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Question 1

Adverse effects of Guaifenesin (Mucinex/ Robitussin)?

Answer 1

Nausea, headache, dizziness

Question 2

What is the common self-care dosing for adults taking Cetirizine (Zyrtec)?

Answer 2

10mg daily (5-10mg daily)

Question 3

What are the contraindications for using Chlorpheniramine and Diphenhydramine (1st generation antihistamines)?

Answer 3

Narrow angle glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and MAOi use.

Question 4

What are the contraindications for Diclofenac Topical?

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs and history of asthma with NSAID use

Question 5

What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) dosing for children?

Answer 5

1mg/kg Q4-6H
(max 50mg/day)

Question 6

What are the adverse effects associated with dextromethorphan (Delsym/ Robitussin DM) use?

Answer 6

Nausea, drowsiness, stomach discomfort

Question 7

What is diphenhydramine dosing for adults?

Answer 7

25-50mg Q4-6H (max 300mg)

Question 8

What is dextromethorphan dosing?

Answer 8

10-20mg Q4H or 30mg Q6-8H (max 120mg)

Question 9

What is Guaifenesin dosing for adults?

Answer 9

200-400mg Q4H (max 2400mg)

Question 10

What drug interactions with Oxymetazoline and phenylephrine nasal sprays?

Answer 10

MAOis (hypertensive crisis)

Question 11

What is the dosing for oxymetazoline nasal spray?

Answer 11

2-3 sprays Q10-12H (max 2 doses/day)

Question 12

What is the dosing for phenylephrine nasal spray?

Answer 12

2-3 sprays EN Q4H (max 4 doses/day)

Question 13

What is the dosing for pseudoephedrine?

Answer 13

60mg Q4-6H (max 240mg)

Question 14

What are the two drugs that interact with pseudoephedrine?

Answer 14

MAOis and Beta-blockers

Question 15

What are the adverse effects associated with pseudoephedrine?

Answer 15

Insomnia, anxiety, increased heart rate, and possible hypertensive crisis

Question 16

What are common adverse effects of Magnesium Oxide?

Answer 16

GI upset, Diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalance

Question 17

What two drugs interact with magnesium oxide?

Answer 17

Tetracyclines and flurorquinolones

Question 18

What is the dosing for magnesium oxide?

Answer 18

250-500mg/day

Question 19

What are common adverse effects of Acetaminophen?

Answer 19

Hepatoxicity and skin reactions

Question 20

What is the adult dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?

Answer 20

325-1000mg Q4-6H (max 4,000mg)

Question 21

What is the child dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?

Answer 21

10-15mg/kg/dose (max 5 doses)

No OTC under 6 months

Question 22

What is the adult dosing for ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)?

Answer 22

200-400mg PO WF Q4-6H (max1,200mg)

Question 23

What is the child dosing for ibuprofen?

Answer 23

5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8H (max40mg/kg)

No OTC under 6 months

Question 24

What are common adverse effects of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?

Answer 24

Fishy aftertaste, nausea, diarrhea, rare bleeding risk

Question 25

What are major drug interactions with melatonin?

Answer 25

CNS depressants, anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk)

Question 26

What is Magnesium Oxide commonly used for?

Answer 26

Magnesium deficiency, heartburn, constipation

Question 27

What are common adverse effects of Mometasone Nasal?

Answer 27

Nasal irritation, epistaxis (nsoebleed), headache

Question 28

What are common adverse effects of Ibuprofen?

Answer 28

GI upset, hypertension, nephrotoxicity.

Question 29

What is the common self-care dosing for pain and fever with Aspirin?

Answer 29

325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed

Question 30

What are common adverse effects of Capsaicin?

Answer 30

Local burning/stinging, erythema

Question 31

What is the common self-care dosing for Azelastine?

Answer 31

1-2 sprays per nostril twice daily

Question 32

What major drug interaction is associated with Glucosamine Chondroitin?

Answer 32

Warfarin may increase bleeding risk

Question 33

What major drug interactions are associated with Fexofenadine?

Answer 33

Antacids (reduce absorption), fruit juices (reduce efficacy)

Question 34

What are common adverse effects of Naproxen?

Answer 34

GI upset, dizziness, nephrotoxicity

Question 35

What are common adverse effects of Cholecalciferol?

Answer 35

Hypercalcemia, nausea

Question 36

What are common adverse effects of Glucosamine Chondroitin?

Answer 36

GI discomfort, nausea, diarrhea

Question 37

What is the nicotine lozenge and gum dosing schedule?

Answer 37

Week 1-6: 1 piece Q1-2H Week 7-9: 1 piece Q2-4H Week 10-12 1 piece Q4-8H

Question 38

What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking less than 10 cigarettes per day?

Answer 38

14mg for 6 weeks 7mg for 2 weeks

Question 39

What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day?

Answer 39

21 mg for 4-6 weeks 14 mg for 2 weeks 7 mg for 2 weeks