Pcm Chapter 15 Miscellaneous

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Different Uses of Benadryl

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Allergy
Sleep
Parkinsonism
motion sickness
anti-tussive
Can be used topically as anesthetics

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2. How many mg of active drug in Benadryl chewable tablets?

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12.5mg

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3. What are the ingredients in Tussionex?

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Hydrocodone with chlorpheniramine (10-8mg/5 ml)

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4. Which narcotic is contained in Hycodan Syrup?

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Hydrocodone

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What is the active metabolite of Atarax?

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Zyrtec

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do Atarax and Vistaril differ?

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Atarax is the HCl salt and Vistaril is the Pamoate salt

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How does the anticholinergic action of Phenergan differ from Benadryl?

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notice that the anticholinergic effects of Phenergan are just as potent as Benadryl

Anti-histamine with phenothiazine structure (such as phenergan) are contraindicated in Parkinson’s patients.
But benadryl can be used in Parkinson’s patients.

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What is an advantage of Zyrtec over other antihistamines?

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Fast acting, pregnancy category B, less drowsiness and dry mouth than Benadryl, but not as clean as Claritin.

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Fast acting, pregnancy category B, less drowsiness and dry mouth than Benadryl, but not as clean as Claritin.

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HS, or not near meals.

Two hours before and after taking Orlistat.

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What is a good strategy for starting a person on Xenical?

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Start slow, one with the largest fat meal of the day, then after the body is accustomed and less chance of leakage, then go to 2, then 3 times a day with fat meals) Same with Alli (OTC)

Alli should be taken with reduce-calorie, low fat diet and exercise program until weight-loss goal is reached.

Most of the weight loss occurs in the first 6 months.

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Why is there a risk of Sudafed raising blood pressure?

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Increased NE, action on alpha-1 receptors in vasculature.

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What are the two classes of drug contained in Lotrisone?

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Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% with clotrimazole 1%

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What are the three classes of drugs in Midrin?

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Isometheptene Mucate 65mg-sympathomimetics

Dichloralphenazone 100mg-mild sedative

Acetaminophen 325mg-analgesic

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Why should a person who takes Zyban not also take an Rx for Wellbutrin?

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Has the Same Ingredient

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Which triptan has the lowest bioavailability?

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Imitrex

(thats why prescribed 100mg)

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This triptan is available in SC, Oral and Nasal Formulations

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Imitrex

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What is the brand name of the new product combining an NSAID with a triptan?

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Treximet has 85mg sumatriptan and 500mg naproxen sodium.

Front 18

is the memory phrase to illustrate the potential adverse effects of oral contraceptives?

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Abdominal pain: gallbladder disease, pancreatitis

Chest pains: pulmonary embolus, MI

Headaches:stroke, HTN, migraine

Eyes problems: stroke, HTN, vascular problems

Severe leg pain: DVT

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This antihistamine has a boxed warning because it has potential for fatal respiratory depression in Pediatric patients

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Phenergan (Promethazine)

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This Antihistamine has no significant anticholinergic activiey

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Claritin (Loratidine)

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This Antihistamine must be taken on an empty stomach

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Claritin

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This is Quick dissolving Loratidine tablets

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Alavert

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What does Claritin-D contain?

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Loratidine and Pseudoephedrine 5/120 and 10/240

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Alternative for Claritin

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Clarinex (Desloratidine)

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Non Sedating Antihistamine

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Allegra, Claritin,

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these two drugs are Used for Anxiety..generic name : Hydroxyzine

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Vistaril

Atarax

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this antihistamine is pregnancy Category B

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Zyrtec

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this is an isomer to Zyrtec

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Xyzal (Levocertirizine)

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This is a piperidine H1 and Serotonin 5HT2 antagonist

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Periactin (Cyproheptadine)

appetite stimulant

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This is used as a street drug for sexual purposes

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Periactin (Cyproheptadine)

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These are schedule III narcotics

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Tussionex (Hydrocodone w chlorpheniramine)

Hycodan (Hrdrocodone w Homatropine)

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This Cough medicine is a sympathomimetic, adrenergic agonist

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Sudafed

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This Cough med has poor oral bioavailability

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Sudafed

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This cough med works by anesthetizing the stretch/cough receptors of the vagal afferent fibers

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Tessalon (Benzonatate)

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Do not chew or disolve contents of this drug in your mouth because it could cause anesthesia of the mouth and choking

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Tessalon (Benzonatate)

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What Vitamin supplements would you recommend for a women on oral contraceptives?

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Vit C, B-6, B-12
Folic Acid

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This diet med inhibits intestinal lipases

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Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)

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This class of drugs are 5HT 1B/1D agonists

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Triptans

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This is indicated for Cluster Headaches (injection Form)

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Imitrex

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This is used for acute treatment of migraine attacks and NOT for Prophylactic therapy

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Treximet

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This Migraine Med is a C-IV

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Midrin

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Which has a lower pH, Cortisporin Solution or suspention?

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Solution

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What products are in Cortisporin Otic Solution and suspension?

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Hydrocortisone 1%
Neomycin Sulfate 5mg
Polymyxin B 10,000 units/10mL

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This is an antimicrobial Cram that damages cell wall

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Silvadene Cream (silver sulfasiazine) 1%

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What are the MAJOR adverse effects from Silver sulfadiazine

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Skin Necrosis, Blue skin Discolorataion

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This is used for smoking cessasion by inhbiting the reuptake of DA and NE

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Zyban (Bupropion)

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These three drugs are controlled (C-IV) drugs for weight reduction

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Ionamin and Adipex-P (Phentermine)

Merisia (Sibutramine)

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These weight reduction drugs are classified as an indirect sympathomimetic.

It increases the release of NE and DA from nerve terminals and inhibits their reuptake

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Ionamin and Adipex-P (Phentermine)

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This weight reduction drug inhibits the central reuptake of DA, NE, and Serotonin

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Meridia (Sibutramine)