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| With Cold EEZE, Why is it important to allow this to slowly dissolve in your mouth? |
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Definition
| Dissolve lozenges in the mouth to release the zinc to the target area |
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| Mucinex - Guaifenesin, What is the purpose of taking this with plenty of water? |
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Definition
| Take with full glass of water to help relieve congestion. |
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| Colace- Docusate sodium, When is the onset of action? |
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Definition
| Usually work w/in 12-72 hrs |
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| Benadryl- Diphenhydramine, What indication takes advantage of a side effect? |
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Definition
| Insomnia – an indication that takes advantage of the side effect. |
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| Naproxen- Naprosyn, Motrin- Ibuprofen, Mobic- Meloxicam, Why is it important to take NSAIDS with food or milk? |
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Definition
Take NSAIDS with milk to avoid
stomach irritation |
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Term
| Patients allergic to _______ should not take Celebrex |
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Definition
| Don’t use if allergic to aspirin, sulfonamides and other NSAIDs. |
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| Ultram- Tramadol, What is the maximum daily dose (Tabs per day)? |
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Definition
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| Ultram- Tramadol, What is the maximum daily dose (Tabs per day)? |
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Definition
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| Xalatan- Latanoprost, Travatan- Travoprost, Lumigan- Bimatoprost, What are the storage requirements |
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Definition
Xalatan, fridge (36-46 degrees F), protect from light, after Opening may store at room temp for up to 6 weeks.
Travatan, Room temp (36-77 degrees F) protect from light.
Lumigan, Room temp 36‐77 degree F. |
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| Tylenol #3- APAP/Codeine, What is the maximum daily dose (Tabs per day)? |
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Definition
Max of 12 tablets/day (APAP
4g/day and codeine
360mg/day). |
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| Vicodin- Hydrocodone/APAP, Norco- Hydrocodone/APAP, What is the maximum daily dose? |
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Definition
Max of 8 tabs/day(4g
APAP/day) |
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| Percodan- Oxycodone/ASA, Percocet- Oxycodone/APAP, What is the maximum daily dose? |
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Definition
Percodan, Max of 12 tablets/day (4 g
ASA). Percocet, Max of 4g APAP/day (12, 8 and 6 tabs/day respectively) |
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| Darvocet - Propoxyphene napsylate & APAP, What is the maximum daily dose? |
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Definition
| Max propoxyphene is 600 mg/day, but MAX APAP is 4 g/day |
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Imitrex - Sumatriptan
Succinate, What is the maximum daily dose for tablets? Injection? |
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Definition
Tablet: Max of 200mg/day (8
tabs, 4 tabs, 2 tabs)
SQ: Max of 12 mg/day (1mL) |
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