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Question 1

Acetaminophen

What are the **3 **brand names for Acetaminophen?

Answer 1

Tylenol®, Tempra®, Atasol®

Question 2

Acetaminophen

What in the indication for it?

Answer 2

Pain, Fever

Question 3

Acetaminophen

What is the dosage interval for Acetaminophen?

Answer 3

variable

Question 4

Acetaminophen

Strength of acetaminophen?

Answer 4

Tab: 160 mg, 325 mg, 500 mg, 650 mg. Chew Tab: 160mg. Supp:
120mg, 160mg 325mg, 650mg Solution: 80 mg/mL, 160 mg/5 mL

Question 5

Acetaminophen

What is the Common adverse effects of acetaminophen?

Answer 5

GI: constipation, nausea, vomiting. CNS: headache, insomnia.

Question 6

Acetaminophen

Other information for acetaminophen?

Answer 6

Hepatotoxicity may occur after ingestion of a single dose of more than 7.5 g
(adults) or 150 mg/kg (children); a dose of 10 g or more is potentially fatal in an
adult. Acetylcysteine used in acute overdose. Because of the risk of toxicity,
dosing for children must not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours unless under the
advice of a physician

Question 7

Indication for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®

Answer 7

PAIN

Question 8

Strengths for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®

Answer 8

Tylenol#2 300mg acetaminophen/15mg caffeine/15 mg codeine,
Tylenol#3 300mg acetaminophen/15mg caffeine/30mg codeine

Question 9

Dosing Interval for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®

Answer 9

q4h, or q6h

Question 10

A/E For Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®?

Answer 10

Most frequent adverse effects: drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness,
sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting (more prominent in ambulatory
patients). Constipation and abdmonial pain are common.

Question 11

Allopurinol brand name?

Answer 11

Zyloprim

Question 12

Allpurinol mechanism of action and indication?

Answer 12

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor; Gout

Question 13

Allopurinol strenghts?

Answer 13

100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg

Question 14

Allopurinol dosage interval?

Answer 14

OD, BID, TID, (any dose > 300 mg needs to be divided)

Question 15

Allopurinol common adverse effects?

Answer 15

Skin rash (including SJS), usually maculopapular, is the
most commonly reported AE Incidence of skin rash may be increased with renal disorders. GI Also common (diarrhea, intermittent abdominal pain, N/V)

Question 16

Other points for allopurinol?

Answer 16

Better tolerated when taken with food. Adjust dose in renal dysfunction

Question 17

ASA

ASA: MoA, Indication?

Answer 17

Salicylate NSAID, antiplatelet agent, pain, fever, inflammation

Question 18

ASA: Dosage interval?

Answer 18

75, 81, 162, 325, 500, 650, 975, chewable: 80mg, Supp: 150mg/650mg

Question 19

Brand names for ASA?

Answer 19

Aspirin®, Asaphen®, Entrophen®, Novasen
ECT®, Anacin®

Question 20

Common AE of ASA?

Answer 20

GI: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bleeding and/or ulceration. CNS:
tinnitus occurs with large doses

Question 21

Other Info for ASA

Answer 21

NSAIDs may interfere with antiplatelet effects of aspirin via competitive inhibition. When used for antiplatelet effects, aspirin
should be taken 30-120 minutes before an NSAID. **Do not use in children/teens ** with viral infection (risk of Reye’s syndrome). Contraindicated in last trimester of
pregnancy.

Question 22

Amlodipine. Whats the brand name and med class?

Answer 22

Norvasc, it is dihydropiridine CCB

Question 23

Amlodipine Indications? Strengths? Dosage interval ?

Answer 23

HTN, Stable angina. 2.5 mg, 5mg, 10mg. Once daily

Question 24

Amlodipine A/E

Answer 24

CV: Edema, postural dizziness CNS: Headache GI: has been associated with gingival hyperplasia. Available in combo w Atorvastatin (Caduet). Drug Interactions: CYP 3A4

Question 25

Apixaban brand name? MoA, Indications?

Answer 25

Eliqiuis, Anticoagulant, Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular Afib, and treatment and prevention of VTE

Question 26

Strengths and dosage interval of Eliquis?

Answer 26

2.5mg, 5mg, taken BID

Question 27

Common AE of Apixaban?

Answer 27

Bruising, bleeding, nausea

Question 28

Other info about Apixaban?

Answer 28

Interacts with drugs that inhibit or induce both CYP 3A4 and P-gp. Increased bleeding risk with concomitant use of antiplatelet agents. Dose adjusted based on age, weight and serum creatinine levels.

Question 29

Amoxicillin brand name? MoA?

Answer 29

Tevamoxin; antibiotic-semisynthetic penicillin

Question 30

Amoxicillin indication?

Answer 30

Bacterial infection: Upper respiratory tract. Lower respiratory tract, UTI, H pylori, Lyme disease

Question 31

Amoxicillin strengths?

Answer 31

125mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL, 125 mg, 250mg, 500mg

Question 32

Amoxicillin dosage interval?

Answer 32

q8h, q12h, or single dose for endocarditis prophylaxis before procedure

Question 33

Common A/E of amoxicillin?

Answer 33

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea , or allergic rash

Question 34

Amoxicillin other info?

Answer 34

Probenecid inhibits renal tubular excretion ((↑ amoxicillin concentrations))

Question 35

Amitriptyline brand name, MoA, and indications?

Answer 35

Elavil; Tricyclic antidepressant; Depression, unlabeled uses: pain, migraine progphylaxis enuropathy

Question 36

Amitriptyline strengths and dosing interval?

Answer 36

10mg, 25mg, 75mg; once daily, usually taken HS

Question 37

Amitriptyline A/E

Answer 37

Anticholinergic: Dry mouth, Urinary retention, constipation. CNS: drowsiness, fatigue. CV: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia. Weight gain is common

Question 38

Other information Amitriptyline

Answer 38

Extremely toxic in overdose: arrhythmia, hypotension, seizures, acidosis. Drug interactions common: CYP 2D6 substrate.

Question 39

Aripiprazole

Answer 39

antipsychotic. Abilify ®, Abilify Maintenna®

Question 40

Aripiprazole indications?

Answer 40

* Schizophrenia * bipolar disorder 1, * depression (adjunctive treatment) Tourette disorder

Question 41

Aripriprazole AE and other info?

Answer 41

CNS: headache, extrapyramidal reaction, drowsiness, akathisia, fatigue, sedation, agitation, insomnia, anxiety. Endocrine /metabolic: weight gain, increased TG and LDL, reduced HDL increased glucose. GI: nausea, vomiting, constipation. Tremor Increased mortality in elderly pts with dementia

Question 42

Atenolol