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Pharmacy Communications

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