Brand vs Generic
Tylenol
Acetaminophen
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
Acetaminophen
Pain/fever
If a medication is QD, how many times is it taken daily?
Once a day
What is the term to describe high blood pressure?
hypertension
Cetirizine
Zyrtec
What can treat bacterial infections, but not viral infections?
Antibiotics
Amoxicillin
Bacterial infection
If a medication is TID, how many times is it taken daily?
Three times a day
What is the normal adult body temperature in F?
98.6 degrees
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
What letter schedule are oxy, percocet, and adderall?
Schedule II
Metformin
Diabetes
If a patient takes a medication q8h, how many doses is that per day?
3 doses per day, 1 tablet every 8 hours
As needed
Prozac
Fluoxetine
What does DAW mean on a prescription?
Dispense as written
Amlodipine
High blood pressure
If a medication is taken twice every 6 hours, how many pills are taken per day?
8 pills per day
What blood pressure is considered "normal?"
120/80
Levothyroxine
Synthroid
What does qhs stand for?
Every night at bedtime
Gabapentin
Nerve pain
What is the dosing for azithromycin? (Hint: antibiotic taken for 5 days)
Take 2 tablets on day 1 followed by 1 tablet for 4 days
None