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UAMS Dispensing Test 3 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Serevent Diskus onset of action | 20 min |
| Foradil Aerolizer onset of action | 10 min |
| Inhalers stored in refrigerator | Foradil Aerolizer, Brovana |
| How long can Foradil Aerolizer be at room temperature? | 4 months |
| levalbuterol is the _ isomer of __ | R isomer of albuterol |
| arformoterol is the _ isomer of __ | R isomer of formoterol |
| I for Brovana | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| 2 examples of COPD | chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
| How long can Brovana be at room temperature? | 6 weeks |
| ages for Atrovent NS 0.03% | 6 years and older |
| ages for Atrovent NS 0.06% | 12 years and older |
| Atrovent HFA onset of action | 15 min |
| Inhalers that have soya lecithin | Atrovent HFA and Combivent |
| soya lecithin is a __ | suspending agent |
| most common adverse effect with tiotropium | xerostomia |
| 5 types of inflammatory cells | mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes |
| 4 types of inflammatory mediators | histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines |
| net effect of corticosteriods | to reduce chronic inflammation in asthmatic airways |
| two adverse effects with orally inhaled corticosteriods | oral candidiasis and dysphonia |
| should you use a bronchodilator or corticosteriod first if using both? | use bronchodilator several minutes before the corticosteroid in order to enhance penetration of the corticosteroid |
| I of Singulair | asthma prophylaxis, allergic rhinitis |
| 4mg Singulair is I for pts age _ | 2 through 5 years old |
| 5 mg Singulair is I for pts age _ | 6 through 14 years old |
| 10 mg Singulair is I for pts age _ | 15 years and older |
| 4mg/packet Singulair is I for pts age _ | 12 to 23 months old |
| mix Singulair granules with food or water? | mix with soft food, do not mix with liquid |
| admin Singulair with/without food? | Singulair can be admin without regard to meals |
| admin Accolate with/without food? | admin Accolate on an empty stomach |
| I of intranasal corticosteriods | tx allergic rhinitis |
| pt may use a topical decongestant __ min before admin of intranasal corticosteriod | 5 to 10 min |
| do not use topical nasal decongestants longer than __ | 3 days |
| long term use of topical nasal decongestants may result in __ | rhinits medicamentosa |
| adverse effect with intranasal corticosteriods | epistaxis |
| localized infections of the nose and pharynx with __ have dev with intranasal corticosteriods | Candida albicans |
| antihistamines are useful as _, _, and _ | sedatives, antiemetics, and antitussives |
| first generation antihistamines bind to _ | non-selectively bind to central and peripheral H-1 receptors |
| second generation antihistamines bind to _ | more selective for peripheral H-1 receptors |
| __ generation antihistamines cause more drowsiness | first generation |
| class of clemastine | 1G ethanolamine |
| class of diphenhydramine | 1G ethanolamine |
| class of pyrilamine | 1G ethylenediamines |
| class of brompheniramine | 1G alkylamines |
| class of chlorpheniramine | 1G alkylamines |
| class of promethazine | 1G phenothiazines |
| class of hydroxyzine | 1G piperazine |
| class of cyproheptadine | 1G piperidine |
| class of cetirizine | 2G piperazine |
| class of fexofenadine | 2G piperadine |
| class of loratadine | 2G piperadine |
| class of desloratadine | 2G piperadine |
| class of azelastine | 2G phthalazinones |
| white half of Allegra D tablet contains | IR fexofenadine |
| tan half of Allegra D tablet contains | insoluble wax matrix that slowly releases pseudoephedrine |
| I of Zyrtec | allergic rhinitis, urticaria |
| ceterizine is a metabolite of | hydroxyzine |
| I Clarinex | allergic rhinitis, urticaria |
| I Tussionex | relief of cough and allergy |
| dosage form of Tussionex | oral suspension |
| Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by | Clostridium difficile enterotoxins |
| tx with antibiotics may permit overgrowth of | Clostridium difficile |
| penicillins are bactericidal/bacteristatic? | bactericidal - inhibit cell wall synthesis |
| 4 categories of penicillins | natural penicillins, aminopenicillins, penicillinase resistant penicillins, and extended spectrum penicillins |
| category of penicillin G | natural penicillin |
| category of penicillin V | natural penicillins |
| category of ampicillin | aminopenicillins |
| category of amoxicillin | aminopenicillins |
| category of amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate | aminopenicillins |
| category of dicloxacillin | penicillinase resistant penicillins |
| category of nafcillin | panicillinase resistant penicillins |
| category of oxacillin | penicillinase resistant penicillins |
| category of carbenicillin | extended spectrum penicillins |
| category of piperacillin | extended spectrum penicillins |
| category of ticarcillin | extended spectrum penicillins |
| take ampicillin with/without food | take on empty stomach |
| take amoxicillin with/without food | without regards to meals |
| storage/duration of amoxicillin oral suspension | 14 days refrigeration or room temp |
| dosage of amoxicillin | usually admin 2 or 3 times a day |
| storage of augmentin oral suspension | refrigerate |
| potassium clavulanate is a | beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Pencillin G procain is admin _ | IM, never IV |
| penicillin G benzathine is admin _ | IM, never IV |
| penicillin G potassium/aqueous is admin | IV or IM, IV is preferred |
| penicillin G potassium is a _ | solution |
| tetracyclines are bactericidal/bacteriostatic | bacteriostatic |
| tetracyclines are effective agains G+ or G-? | wide range of G+ and G- |
| do not admin tetracyclines with | antacids, milk, food, and vitamin/mineral products |
| tetracyclines are associated with | photosensitivity |
| use of tetracyclines during pregnancy or in infants/children under 8 may cause | permanent discoloration of teeth |
| tetracyclines are FDA pregnancy risk factor category _ | D |
| __ is associated with outdated tetracyclines | nephrotoxicity |
| non-FDA approved use of doxycycline | prevent travelers diarrhea caused by E. coli |
| FDA approved med for travelers diarrhea | Xifaxan (rifaxamin) |
| strength of Xifaxan | 200 mg tablet |
| dosage of Xifaxan | admin 200 mg tab TID for 3 days |
| storage/duration of Biaxin oral suspension | 14 days at room temp - do not refrigerate |
| product I for tx of Helicobactor pylori | Prevpac |
| Helicobacter pylori is associated with | duodenal ulcers |
| Biaxin is used in combo with other meds to tx | Helicobacter pylori |
| Prevpac contains | 500 mg clarithromycin, 500 mg amoxicillin, 30 mg lasoprazole |
| dose for Prevpac | admin all three meds together BID for 14 days |
| Z-Pak contains | 250 mg tablets azithromycin |
| Tri-Pak contaiins | 500 mg tablets azithromycin |
| Zmax contains | 2 gram single dose |
| admin azithromycin oral suspension with/without food | take on empty stomach |
| admin azithromycin tablets with/without food | without regards to meals |
| I of Zithromax single one gram packet for oral suspension | tx Chlamydia trachomatis |
| directions for Zithromax single one gram packet | mix powder with 60 mL water and admin on empty stomach immediately after mixing |
| directions for Zmax | mix microspheres with 60 mL water and consume as one dose on an empty stomach within 12 hours |
| cephalosporin cross-reactivity is __% in pts allergic to penicillin | 3-7% |
| most cephalosporin suspensions should be stored _ | under refrigeration |
| storage/duration of Omnicef oral suspension | 10 days at room temp, do not refrigerate |
| adv. effect of cefdinir oral suspension | may cause orange or red stools |
| therapeutic concentrations of nitrofurantoin are achieved in | the urine |
| two forms of nitrofurantoin | microcrystalline and macrocrystalline |
| take nitrofurantoin with/without food | with food |
| dose of Macrodantin for UTI | 50 to 100 mg four times a day |
| dose for Macrodantin capsules for long term suppressive therapy | single daily dose |
| take single dose Macrodantin therapy at _ | bedtime |
| strength of Furadantin | 25 mg/ 5 mL suspension |
| nitrofurantoin monohydrate is a | blend of powders that, upon exposure to gastric/intestinal fluids, forms a gel matrix that releases nitrofurantoin over time |
| fluoroquinolones are bactericidal/bacteriostatic | bactericidal |
| fluoroquinolones are active against G+/G- | both G+ and G- |
| fluoroquinolones are not recommended for | pts under 18 |
| rupture of Achilles tendon is associated with | fluoroquinolones |
| increased intracranial pressure and seizures have occurred with | fluoroquinolones |
| severe phototoxic reactions have been reported with | Maxaquin |
| Avelox ABC Pack contains | five 400 mg tablets to be admin once daily |
| Leva-pak contains | five 750 mg tablets to be admin once daily |
| I of Leva-pak | tx of community acquired pneumonia |
| Cipro oral suspension diluent contains | sucrose, water, and flavoring |
| do not use _ to form the Cipro oral suspension | water |
| storage/duration of Cipro Oral Suspension | 14 days refrigerated or at room temp |
| Cipro Oral Suspension is not I for | pts under 18 |
| Impetigo is | a contagious staphylococcal or streptococcal skin infection characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts |
| I for Bactroban | impetigo |
| I for Altabax | impetigo |
| admin of Altabax | admin BID for 5 days |
| contents of Benzamycin Gel package | 20 grams of benzoyl peroxide and a vial of 800 mg erythromycin powder |
| directions for Benzamycin Gel | add 3 mL ethyl alcohol to the erythromycin and then mix into gel |
| storage of Benzamycin | refrigerate |
| contents of BenzaClin package | 20 grams benzoyl peroxide gel and a vial of 300 mg clindamycin powder |
| directions for BenzaClin | add 5 mL water to clindamycin and then add to gel |
| storage of BenzaClin | store at room temp for 10 weeks |
| I of fluconazole | tx of localized fungal infections such as oral and vaginal candidiasis |
| I of ketoconazole cream | tx of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis |
| I ketoconazole shampoo | reduction of scaling due to dandruff |
| admin Nizoral tablets with/without food | admin with food |
| rare side effect of oral ketoconazole | gynecomastia |
| I Sporanox oral solution | tx oral candidiasis |
| directions for Sporanox oral solution | swish 10 mL in mouth for several seconds and swallow |
| admin Sporanox capsules with/without food | admin with food |
| admin Noxafil oral suspension with/without food | admin with food |
| admin Vfend with/without food | admin on empty stomach |
| admin fluconazole with/without food | admin with or without food |
| storage/duration of Diflucan oral suspension | 14 days at room temp |
| I of Diflucan 150 mg single dose | vaginal candidiasis |
| dose of terbinafine for onychomycosis (fingernail) | one tablet daily for 6 weeks |
| dose of terbinafine for onychomycosis (toenail) | one tablet daily for 12 weeks |
| admin oral terbinafine with/without food | admin without regard to meals |
| I of topical terbinafine | tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea corporis |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine, anticonvulsant |
| I oral acyclovir | tx and prophylaxis of genital herpes, tx of herpes zoster and varicella |
| __ acyclovir is more effective than __ acyclovir in the tx of genital herpes | oral is more effective than topical |
| oral acyclovir is most effective is started with _ of onset of symptoms | 24 hours |
| strength of Zovirax Oral Suspension | 200 mg/5 mL |
| I of Zovirax Ointment | initial episodes of genital herpes |
| Zovirax Ointment contains | 5% acyclovir in a polyethylene glycol base |
| I of Zovirax Cream | recurrent herpes labialis |
| I of Denavir Cream | tx of herpes labialis |
| Denavir Cream | penciclovir |
| Valtrex dose for Herpes zoster | one gram TID for 7 days |
| Valtrex dose for recurrent genital herpes | 500 mg BID for 3 days |
| Valtrex dose for Herpes labialis | two grams BID for one day |
| valacyclovir is converted to | acyclovir |
| Famvir dose for Herpes zoster | 500 mg TID for 7 days |
| Famvir dose for Genital herpes | 125 mg BID for 5 days |
| Famvir dose for Herpes labialis | 1500 mg as a single dose |
| admin oseltamivir with/without food | admin with food to reduce nausea |
| storage/duration of Tamiflu oral suspension | 10 days, refrigerate |
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