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This OTC NSAID is typically dosed 200–400 mg every 6–8 hours.
What is ibuprofen?
This form of dysmenorrhea occurs without pelvic pathology and is most common in younger women, often starting shortly after menarche.
What is primary dysmenorrhea?
This OTC intranasal corticosteroid is NOT preferred in patients with frequent nose bleeds.
What Flonase (fluticasone propionate)?
This is the recommended amount of fiber intake (in grams/day) to improve bowel function.
What is 25-35 grams/day?
These are the most common side effects of antihistamine sleep aids due to anticholinergic activity.
What are dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation?
Two medications that can cause Reye's syndrome in children with viral infections.
This complication from tampon use presents with rapid onset fever, hypotension, and a sunburn-like rash.
What is toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
When treating this, intranasal corticosteroids are preferred, but you can also use an oral antihistamine.
What is moderate-severe persistent allergic rhinitis (PER)?
This is the only laxative available as chocolate.
What is senna (sennosides)?
This lifestyle factor induces CYP1A2, leading to decreased caffeine levels and reduced stimulant effects.
What is nicotine (smoking)?
Recommended for hand and knee osteoarthritis. Generic name for Aspercreme.
What is trolamine salicylate?
A menstrual blood loss of >80 mL or lasting >7 days is defined as this condition and is an exclusion for self-treatment of dysmenorrhea.
What is menorrhagia?
The side effects for these drugs are: highly sedating and large anticholinergic effects.
What is ethanolamines (clemastine, diphenhydramine, doxylamine)?
This is the amount of time that a patient should avoid having a BM after insertion of a suppository.
What is 1 hour?
When patients are on these medications they must seek a referral for a doctor for their drowsiness.
What is atomoxetine and ciprofloxacin?
This antidote replenishes glutathione and prevents liver injury in acetaminophen toxicity.
What is N-acetylcysteine (NAC)?
This practice is discouraged since it can lead to PID, decreased fertility, and disruption of normal vaginal flora.
What is douching?
This drug class has these side effects: sore throat, cough, sinus pain, nosebleeds, and oral thrush.
What is intranasal corticosteroids?
In treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC), this class of laxatives used alone is ineffective and may increase risk of bowel obstruction.
What are bulk-forming laxatives?
This side effect of antihistamines that can be especially problematic for older patients that have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
What is urinary retention?
Taking this drug with valproic acid will result in increased unbound valproic acid concentration and decreased valproic acid metabolism.
What is aspirin?
During treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), patients should be advised to avoid these contraceptive methods.
What are latex condoms and diaphragms?
Treatment goals of this allergic reaction is to remove or avoid allergen, limit or reduce severity of allergic reaction, provide symptomatic relief, and protect the ocular surface.
What is allergic conjunctivitis?
This class of laxatives coats stool to retain moisture, but is generally avoided due to risk of aspiration.
What are lubricant laxatives?
The drug and its dose, route, frequency, and duration for the first line treatment for insomnia.
What is diphenhydramine 25-50 mg by mouth 30-60 minutes before bedtime, not to exceed 7-10 consecutive nights?