Patient Consultation
Discontinue 72 hours prior to and during periods or prolonged immobilization. Is something that is most likely to be said about?
Raloxifene
For the treatment of schizophrenia, short term treatment of acute manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, and for the treatment of irritability associated with autism. Recommended to begin with 1 mg twice daily, and for maintenance the lowest effective dose should be used.
Risperidone dosage
What is the big consultation point for all the "pril" medications
Cough, and Angioedema
Take with food to increase absorption. May cause dizziness, use caution when mental acuity is needed. Hypoglycemia symptoms may occur in patients with diabetes.
Carvedilol, and Lopressor
"Oral granules should be sprinkled on non-acidic food such as pudding. Do not use fruit-based foods such as apple sauce" is a patient consultation that should be mentioned for which of the following medication? Select all that apply
Terbinafine HCl
Topiramate
Pantoprazole Sodium
Amantadine HCl
Terbinafine
Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed pills.
Finasteride
For the treatment of hypothyroidism, myxedema, congenital hypothyroidism, simple goiter, and myxedema coma. Recommended dose is 25 mcg once daily
Liothyronine
All topical medications usually have what ADR
Local irritation, stinging, pruritis
Storing tablets in original container is something that should be said about what medication?
Nitroglycerin
What are the General categories for BEERs
Give me two beers list drugs that arent in those categories
NSAIDs, Sedatives/Hypnotics, Hormones, Opioids/Opioid agonists, antianxiety, antipsychotics
Amaryl, Amitriptyline
Which medications should you take with a high fat meal to delay onset?
Zapelon, Lunesta, Zolpidem, and Temazepam
treatment of recurrent calcium oxalate stones. Recommended dose is 200-300 mg per day.
Zyloprim
Dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, viral infection, breast pain, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, cough, irritability
Progesterone
Unopened vials are stored in the fridge, open vials may be kept @ room temp for 56 days
Bonus which insulin is fridge stable for 42 days
Insulin Degludec.
Levemir
Which of the following choices is/are correctly paired? Select all that apply
Question options:
Zyban - aid to smoking cessation
Anoro Ellipta - treatment for asthma
Ozempic - weight loss management
Symmetrel - treatment for Alzheimer's dementia
Zyban
I should avoid grapefruit, antacids containing Mg2+, Al3+. cimetidine, famotidine, and omeprazole, and sunlight/UV while taking this medication
Tacrolimus
For the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. The normal total daily dose is 40-60 mg.
Duloxetine
What two drugs can cause abnormal dreams as a side effect?
Chantix, Buspar
Notify PCP if marked weakness, drowsiness, pain, swelling of the legs, blurred vision, or SOB occurs. Should be said about what two drugs
Neoplastic agents
Tamoxifen, Anastrozole
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is available in which of the following common dosage forms? Select all that apply
Question options:
ODT
DR capsules
Tablets
Capsules
Liquid
Capsules, Liquid, DR capsules
What medication might remove curls in hair if applied to head area
Bonus: What should I consume tablets with to increase absorption
Ketoconazole. Acidic foods like soda
For the control of grand mal, psychomotor/focal epileptic seizures either alone or with other anticonvulsants. Maintenance dose is 250 mg 3-4 times daily
Primidone
The antipsychotics have four really big ADRs associated with them? What are they?
Bonus: What antipsychotic is contraindicated with heart issues
General sedative like (somnolence, dizziness, etc.), neutropenia, EPS, light/heat sensitivity
Zispiradone
Effects may not be seen at once and may take 1-2 weeks before optimum effect is seen. Maintain normal diet and drink 2-3 quarts of fluid per day. Avoid over exposure to heat and sweating during therapy.
Bonus: What do I need to monitor on this therapy
Lithium
Serum Lithium
Match the indication to the drug
Spironolactone
Nitroglycerin
Amiodarone
Flecainide
Ranolazine
1. Treatment of chronic angina
2. Treatment of recurrent ventricular fibrillation
3. Treatment of essential hypertension
4. Prophylaxis of angina pectoris
5. Prevention of life-threatening sustained ventricular tachycardia
Bonus some of these medications are on the BEERs list which are they
5.) Flecanide 4.) Nitro 3.) Spironolactone 2.) Amiodarone 1.) Ranolazine
Amiodarone and Spironolactone