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PHAR 442
Pharmacy Communications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the difference between methyl salicylate and methylcellulose? | Methyl salicylate is a counterirritant, methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. |
| What is an adverse effect of Mg salts? | Diarrhea |
| What is an adverse effect of Al salts? | Constipation |
| True/False: K Dichromate and White Bryony have questionable efficacy. | True |
| What is contained in "other information?" | Info about how to store the product and any additional info that is required by the FDA about certain ingredients. |
| What is important about the "inactive ingredient" section? | It includes important information about allergies. |
| True/False: Ampicillin, digitalis, and iron can decrease absorption of PPI products. | True |
| Is there a pediatric dose for H2RA antacid products? | No, must be 12 or older |
| What is the dose for Cimetidine? | 200 mg BID |
| When should you refer to a child to a primary MD? | 103 F temp when older than 6 months, 72 hour fever, 100.3 F temp when younger than 6 months. |
| What is the pediatric dosing for APAP? | 0-12 YO: 10-15 mg/kg q4-6h |
| \What is the pediatric dosing for Ibuprofen? | 6 months and older: 5-10 mg/kg q6-8h |
| What is the dose for Ranitidine? | 75-150 mg bid |
| What is the pediatric dosing for Aspirin? | 0-12 YO: 60 mg/year old |
| True/False: Chronic tension headaches last more than 15 days each month for 6+ months accompanied by depression or emotional problems. | True |
| True/False: Cimetidine has risk of gynecomastia and impotence. | True |
| What are H2RA side effects? | Headache, drowsiness, GI symptoms, CNS disturbances (rare) |
| What is Famotidine's (Pepsid) dosing? | 10-20 mg bid |
| What are side effects of NSAIDs? | Sensitivity, GI bleed, fluid retention, increase blood pressure |
| What is methylcellulose's dose? | 4-6 grams |
| What is psyllium's dose? | 6-9 grams |
| Methylcellulose, polycarbophil, psyllium, and wheat dextrin would be classified as what? | Bulk-forming laxative |
| Capsaicin, Menthol, and Methyl Salicylate are examples of what? | Counterirritant analgesics |
| True/False: Rare, severe, fatal skin reactions have been reported with APAP use. | True |
| What is the standardized combination APAP dose? | 325 mg |
| What is the adult APAP dose? | 500-1000 mg q4-6h, max 4 gm/d |
| What is the pediatric APAP dose? | 10-15 mg/kg q4-6h prn |
| What is the dose for Nizatidine? | 75 mg BID |
| What is the dosage for Docusate? | 50 to 500 mg |
| True/False: Emollient laxatives are approved for children 2 years and up. | True |
| What are the only laxatives that don't have 12-72 hour onset? | Lubricating (6-8 hours), Saline Laxative (0.5-3 hours), Stimulant Laxative (6-12 hours), Miscellaneous Laxative (castor oil 1-3 hours), Glycerin (within 30 min) |
| What is the adverse effect of CaCO3 antacids? | Constipation |
| What is the adverse effect of NaHCO3 antacids? | Milk Alkali Syndrome |
| What indications can ASA be used for? | Pain, inflammation, fever, heart attack, stroke, angina |
| What is the adult ASA dose? | 650 mg po q4-6h, OTC max 4 gm/day |
| What is the pediatric ASA dose? | 60 mg/year of age, not to exceed 600 mg |
| What medication has a risk of Reye syndrome in pediatric patients? | Aspirin |
| What is Simethicone's dose? | 125-250 mg pc & hs (max 500 mg) |
| What are two examples of topical antipruritics (anti-itch)? | Diphenhydramine and Calamine |
| What is Prilosec, Zegerid, Prevacid, and Nexium classified as? | PPI antacid |
| What is the age restriction for Diphenhydramine? | Must be at least 2 years old. |
| What is Reye Syndrome? | Fatty deposits in liver and brain following viral infection (associated with salicylate use). |
| Simethicone, charcoal, a-galactosidase (Beano), and lactase replacement are examples of? | Gas-lactose treatment |
| What is the adult Ibuprofen dose? | 200-400mg q4-6h (1200 mg/day OTC max) |
| What age restriction is there for -caine anesthetics? | Must be at least 2 years old. |
| What is Naproxen's dose? | 220 mg bid-tid (max 660 mg) |
| True/False: Counterirritant is not approved in children < 2 years of age | True |
| What is the specific acetaminophen pediatric dosing? | Up to a year--60 mg, 1 to 3 years--60 to 120 mg, 3 to 6 years--120 mg, 6 to 12 years--240 mg, NO OTC USE IN LESS THAN 2 YO |
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