Miscellaneous

Question 1

levothyroxine
brand

Answer 1

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

Question 2

levothyroxine
common strengths

Answer 2

25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg

Question 3

levothyroxine
common frequency

Answer 3

daily

Question 4

levothyroxine
indication

Answer 4

• Hypothyroidism

Question 5

levothyroxine
counseling points

Answer 5

• Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
• Take the same way everyday
• Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
• May take several weeks to see symptoms improve

Question 6

tamsulosin
brand

Answer 6

Flomax

Question 7

tamsulosin
common strengths

Answer 7

0.4mg

Question 8

tamsulosin
common frequency

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

tamsulosin
indications

Answer 9

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Ureteral stone expulsion

Question 10

tamsulosin
counseling points

Answer 10

• Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Headache
• Dizziness

Question 11

tolterodine
brand

Answer 11

Detrol LA

Question 12

tolterodine
common strengths

Answer 12

2mg, 4mg

Question 13

tolterodine
common frequency

Answer 13

daily

Question 14

tolterodine
indications

Answer 14

• Overactive bladder

Question 15

tolterodine
counseling points

Answer 15

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Question 16

donepezil
brand

Answer 16

Aricept

Question 17

donepezil
common strengths

Answer 17

5mg, 10mg, 23mg

Question 18

donepezil
common frequency

Answer 18

daily, at bedtime
Max: 23 mg/day

Question 19

donepezil
indications

Answer 19

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia

Question 20

donepezil
counseling points

Answer 20

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
• Prolonged QT interval

Question 21

alendronate
brand

Answer 21

Fosamax

Question 22

alendronate
common strengths

Answer 22

5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70 mg

Question 23

alendronate
common frequency

Answer 23

once weekly

Question 24

alendronate
indication

Answer 24

• Osteoporosis

Question 25

alendronate counseling points

Answer 25

* Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption * Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake * Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes * Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

Question 26

allopurinol brand

Answer 26

Zyloprim

Question 27

allopurinol common strengths

Answer 27

100mg, 300mg

Question 28

allopurinol common frequency

Answer 28

daily MAX: 800mg/day

Question 29

allopurinol indications

Answer 29

* Gout

Question 30

allopurinol counseling points

Answer 30

* Report rash to prescriber if it occurs * May cause nausea and/or diarrhea * Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

Question 31

oseltamivir brand

Answer 31

Tamiflu

Question 32

oseltamivir common strengths

Answer 32

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

Question 33

oseltamivir common frequency

Answer 33

Flu Prevention: One capsule once daily for 10 days Flu Treatment: One capsule twice daily for 5 days

Question 34

oseltamivir indications

Answer 34

Influenza prevention or treatment

Question 35

oseltamivir counseling points

Answer 35

* Nausea/vomiting * Headache * Does not replace influenza vaccine * Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

Question 36

ferrous sulfate (OTC) brand

Answer 36

Slow Fe, FeroSul

Question 37

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common frequency

Answer 37

daily, BID, TID

Question 38

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common strengths

Answer 38

325mg (65mg elemental iron)

Question 39

ferrous sulfate (OTC) indication

Answer 39

* Iron deficiency * Dietary supplement

Question 40

ferrous sulfate (OTC) counseling points

Answer 40

* Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs * Separate 2 hours before or after other medications * Black stools * Constipation common

Question 41

sumatriptan brand

Answer 41

Imitrex

Question 42

sumatriptan common strengths

Answer 42

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 43

sumatriptan common frequency

Answer 43

One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief MAX: 200mg/day

Question 44

sumatriptan indications

Answer 44

* Acute treatment of migraine * Cluster headache

Question 45

sumatriptan counseling points

Answer 45

* Tingling, dizziness common * Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease * Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 46

tadalafil brand

Answer 46

Cialis

Question 47

tadalafil common strengths

Answer 47

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

Question 48

tadalafil common frequency

Answer 48

daily

Question 49

tadalafil indications

Answer 49

* Erectile dysfunction * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Pulmonary hypertension

Question 50

tadalafil counseling points

Answer 50

* Do not take more than once daily * Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure * Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use * Headache and flushing * Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use