Term
| Counseling point for Iron preparations |
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Definition
| Take with a straw, can cause tooth discoloration |
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Term
| What to watch out for with lugol solution? |
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Definition
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Term
| Counseling point for chlorhexidine mouth rinse? |
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Definition
| Take 30 min before or after food. |
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Term
| Counseling point for syrups |
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Definition
| DO NOT refrigerate, they contain preservatives |
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Term
| Counseling points for elixirs |
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Definition
| May cause drowziness/dizziness. Caution when taking with alcohol |
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Term
| Counseling point for suspensions |
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Definition
| SHAKE WELL before measuring the dose |
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Term
How long are reconstituted suspensions good for ?
Refrigerated?
Not refrigerated? |
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Definition
| 2 weeks refrigerated, 1 week not refrigerated |
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Term
Should Clarithromycin be refrigerated?
Should Azithromycin be refrigerated? |
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Definition
Should Clarithromycin be refrigerated - NO!!!
Should Azithromycin be refrigerated - Does not need refrigeration |
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Term
Oleaginous hydrocarbon ointment bases
Characteristics?
Examples? |
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Definition
Oleaginous hydrocarbon ointment bases
Characteristics:
Occlusive, Greasy, Emollient, Not water washable, insolulble, will not absorb water
Examples:
White Petrolatum, Vegetable shortening |
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Term
Absorption Ointment Bases
Characteristics?
Examples? |
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Definition
Absorption Ointment Bases
Characteristics:
Occlusive, Greasy, Emollient, not water washable, insoluble in water, CAN ABSORB WATER*
Examples:
Hydrophilic petrolatum, Lanolin, Aquaphor, Aquabase |
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Term
Emulsion, Water/Oil ointment bases
Characteristics?
Examples? |
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Definition
Emulsion, Water/Oil ointment bases
Characteristics:
Occlusive, Greasy, Emollient, not water washable, WILL absorb water (better than absorption ointment bases), insoluble in water
Examples:
Cold cream, rose water ointment, eucerin, hydrous lanolin, hydrocream, nivea |
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Term
Emulsion, Oil/water ointment bases
Characteristics?
Examples? |
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Definition
Emulsion, Water/Oil ointment bases
Characteristics: Non-occlusive, Non greasy, Water washable, will absorb water, insoluble in water*
Examples:
Hydrophilic ointment, acid mantle cream, cetaphil, dermabase, keri lotion, lubriderm, neobase, unibase, vanishing cream, velvachol |
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Term
Water soluble ointment bases
Characteristics?
Examples? |
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Definition
Water soluble ointment bases
Characteristics: Nonocclusive, Nongreasy, water washable, will absorb water, water soluble
Examples:
PEG, polybase |
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Term
| Estrogel counseling points |
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Definition
Apply to arms, abdominal or inner thighs. Not necessary to rotate administration sites.
DO NOT apply to breasts or face, or damaged skin |
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Term
| Androgel Counseling points |
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Definition
*Contraindicated in pregnancy*
Be sure skin is completely dry before application.
Apply to stomach, arms, shoulders
NEVER apply to genitals or damaged skin
Let dry for a few minutes
Wait 5 to 6 hours before showering or swimming |
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Term
Collodions
Characteristics?
Counseling points? |
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Definition
Collodions
Characteristics:
contain pyroxilin and an ethyl ether or ethanol, which evaporates away and leaves the pyroxilin on the surface.
Counseling points: Highly flammable. ONLY apply on the surface to be removed |
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Term
Liniments
Characteristics and Counseling points |
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Definition
Liniments
Contain various substances in oil, -OH solutions of soaps or emulsions.
Applied with friction
Keep away from children as they can smell like candy |
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Term
| Aerosol counseling points |
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Definition
Keep away from eyes, Spray 6 to 8 inches from skin surface, do not puncture container or expose to heat.
SHAKE WELL. |
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Term
| What characteristic is the same among all opthalmic preparations? |
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Definition
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Term
| What opthalmic solution should be avoided if allergic to NSAID? |
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Definition
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Term
| Common side effects of opthalmic solutions |
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Definition
| TRANSIENT Redness, itchiness, stinging, burning, swelling, visual blurring |
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Term
| What should never be done with products labelled "Eye/Ear" ? |
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Definition
| NEVER apply to BOTH. It was prescribed for one or the other, and applying to both can cause transfer of infection. |
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Term
| Transdermal patch counseling points |
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Definition
Apply to a hairless area
Press into place for 10 - 20 seconds |
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Term
| What kind of patch can you cut, a reservoir or a matrix? |
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Definition
| CAN cut a reservoir, NOT a matrix |
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Term
| LOOK AT MISBAH CHARTS on pg. 107 & 108 |
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Definition
| LOOK AT MISBAH CHARTS on pg. 107 & 108 |
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Term
| Heat and patches, what can happen? |
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Definition
Heat causes faster release of medication from patches so watch out for toxicity.
Not advisable to use heated blankets |
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