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Question 1

Motrin/Advil

Answer 1

ibuprofen

Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory (NSAID)

200-400 mg Q 4-6 hours

mAX: 1.2g for OTC, or 3.2g for Rx

Question 2

Aleve

Answer 2

naproxen sodium

Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory (NSAID)

220—440 mg within first hour, then 220 mg Q 8—12 hours

mAX: Naproxen 1500 mg; Naproxen sodium up to 1650 mg; 660 mg/day for OTC, Max 10 days

Question 3

Benadryl

Answer 3

diphenhydramine

1st Generation Antihistamine

25 - 50 mg Q 4 to 6 hrs

Max: 300mg

Question 4

Claritin

Answer 4

loratadine

2nd Generation Antihistamine

10 mg daily or 5 mg BID

Max: 10mg

Question 5

Citracal

Answer 5

calcium citrate

calcium supplement

Question 6

Claritin D

Answer 6

loratadine and pseudoephedrine

2nd Generation Antihistamine and decongestant

Question 7

Delsym

Answer 7

dextromethorphan

Antitussive

10-20 mg Q 4 hr or 30 mg Q 6-8 hours; extended release: 60 mg twice daily

Max: 120mg

Question 8

Pepcid

Answer 8

famotidine

heartburn

10-20 mg BID. Should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician

Question 9

Prilosec OTC

Answer 9

omeprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

20 mg once daily should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician; treatment may be repeated after 4 months if needed

Question 10

Sudafed

Answer 10

pseudoephedrine

Decongestant

60 mg Q 4-6 hrs; ER 120 mg BID or 240 mg daily

max: 240 mg

Question 11

Pepto-Bismol

Answer 11

bismuth subsalicylate

Antidiarrheal

524 mg Q 30 minutes to 1 hour PRN 4.2 g; max 7 days

Question 12

Mucinex

Answer 12

guaifenesin

chest congestion

200-400 mg Q 4 hrs; ER 600-1200 mg Q 12 hours.

Max:2.4g

Question 13

Tylenol

Answer 13

acetaminophen

Analgesic

650-1000mg Q6h 4g

Question 14

Zyrtec

Answer 14

cetirizine

2nd Generation Antshistamine

5-10 mg once daily 10mg

Question 15

Bengay

Answer 15

methylsalicylate and menthol

Topical analgesic

Apply to affected area; may repeat up to 3-4 times/day 4x a day

Question 16

Zyrtec D

Answer 16

cetirizine and pseudoephedrine

2nd Generation Antihistamine and decongestant

Question 17

Colace

Answer 17

docusate

Stool Softner

100mg BID 500mg

Question 18

Imodium

Answer 18

loperamide

Antidiarrheal

Initial: 4 mg, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool 16mg

Question 19

Cortaid

Answer 19

hydrocortisone

skin conditions

1-2x daily 2x a day

Question 20

Dulcolax

Answer 20

bisacodyl

Stimulant laxative

5-15 mg as single dose 15 mg/day PO or 10 mg/day PR

Question 21

Lamisil

Answer 21

terbinafine

Antifungal

Apply to affected area once or twice daily for 1 week

Question 22

Zantac

Answer 22

ranitidine

heartburn

75—150 mg PO daily or BID 300mg for OTC; should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician

Question 23

Robitussin

Answer 23

guaifenesin

chest congestion

Question 24

Abreva

Answer 24

docosanol

Antiviral

Apply 5 times/day to affected area of face or lips max 10 days

Question 25

Monistat

Answer 25

miconazole Antifungal

Question 26

Afrin

Answer 26

oxymetazoline nasal decongestant Instill 2-3 sprays into each nostril twice daily for ≤3 days

Question 27

Nix

Answer 27

permethrin Antiparasitic

Question 28

Nicoderm

Answer 28

nicotine Smoking Cessation Aid gum max 24 pieces a day; lozenge max 20/day and at least 9/day

Question 29

Senokot

Answer 29

senna Stimulant laxative 15 mg once daily 70-100 mg/day

Question 30

Tylenol PM

Answer 30

acetaminophen and diphenhydramine Analgesic and 1st generation antihistamine

Question 31

Bayer Aspirin

Answer 31

aspirin salicylate analgesic 81 mg once daily none

Question 32

Visine

Answer 32

tetrahydrozoline eye redness Instill 1-2 drops in each eye 2-4 times/day

Question 33

Mylicon/Gas-X

Answer 33

simethicone Antiflatulent 40-360 mg after meals and at bedtime, PRN 500mg

Question 34

Rogaine

Answer 34

minoxidil hair growth Apply twice daily; 4 months of therapy may be necessary for hair growth

Question 35

Anbesol

Answer 35

benzocaine Local anesthetic

Question 36

Zaditor/Alaway

Answer 36

ketotifen allergy for eyes Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) BID 3 drops

Question 37

TUMS

Answer 37

calcium carbonate Antacid 1 to 4 tablets as symptoms occur 8000 mg daily for up to 2 weeks

Question 38

Chlor-trimeton

Answer 38

chlorpheniramine 1st Generation Antihistamine 4 mg Q 4-6 hrs; ER 12 mg BID 24mg

Question 39

Metamucil

Answer 39

psyllium Bulk forming laxative 1-3x a day; each dose has 2.4g of fiber 7.2g

Question 40

Gingko

Answer 40

Memory

Question 41

Garlic

Answer 41

Lower cholesterol

Question 42

Ginseng

Answer 42

Energy

Question 43

Fish Oil

Answer 43

Lower cholesterol

Question 44

Glucosamine

Answer 44

Arthritis

Question 45

Melatonin

Answer 45

Sleep

Question 46

Echinacea

Answer 46

Cold prevention

Question 47

CoQ10

Answer 47

Heart Health

Question 48

Saw Palmetto

Answer 48

Benign Prostatic Hyperplagia

Question 49

Black cohosh

Answer 49

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