PhPr 806B Exam 1 Counseling Points

PhPr 806B Exam 1 Counseling Points Amlodipine besylate ans: -may be taken without regard to meals -take missed doses ASAP, if within 12 hours of next dose, skip next dose -do not take OTC cough and cold remedies -d ...

PhPr 806B Exam 1 Counseling Points Amlodipine besylate ans: -may be taken without regard to meals -take missed doses ASAP, if within 12 hours of next dose, skip next dose -do not take OTC cough and cold remedies -do not discontinue Benazepril ans: -do not discontinue -avoid OTC cough, cold and allergy medications -avoid salt substitutes containing potassium -stay hydrated -do not take if pregnant -report s/s of facial swelling, difficulty in breathing or infection testosterone ans: -apply to clean, dry skin once daily -skip missed doses risendronate ans: -take 30 minutes before 1st food/beverage/medication for the day -take with 6-8oz of plain water -do not lie down for 30 minutes alendronate ans: -take 30 minutes before 1st food/beverage/medication for the day -take with 6-8oz of plain water -do not lie down for 30 minutes ibandronate ans: -take 30 minutes before 1st food/beverage/medication for the day -take with 6-8oz of plain water -do not lie down for 30 minutes amphetamine/dextroamphetamine salts ans: -take in morning -do not take within 14 days of MAOI -report new or worsened psychiatric problems methylphenidate ans: -take in morning -do not take within 14 days of MAOI -report new or worsened psychiatric problems dexmethylphenidate ans: -take in morning -do not take within 14 days of MAOI -report new or worsened psychiatric problems lisdexamfetamine ans: -take in morning -do not take within 14 days of MAOI -report new or worsened psychiatric problems atomoxetine ans: -black box warning: increased suicidal ideation -report changes in mood -do not take within 14 days of MAOI finasteride ans: -women who plan to become pregnant should not handle crushed finasteride or be exposed to semen from patient taking it varenicline ans: -start 1 week prior to stopping smoking -take after meals with a full glass of water atorvastatin ans: -take in evening -avoid grapefruit juice simvastatin ans: -take in evening -avoid grapefruit juice lovastatin ans: -take in evening -avoid grapefruit juice rosuvastatin ans: -take in evening -avoid grapefruit juice pravastatin ans: -take in evening -avoid grapefruit juice niacin ans: -avoid alcohol -if flushing occurs, take aspirin or NSAID shortly after to minimize flushing fenofibrate ans: -take with meal to increase absorption gemfibrozil ans: -take with meal to increase absorption colestipol ans: -other medications that need absorption should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after cholestryamine ans: -other medications that need absorption should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam ans: -other medications that need absorption should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after ezetimibe ans: -other medications that need absorption should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters ans: warn patient if allergic to fish or shellfish bevacizumab ans: -report impaired wound healing and unusual bleeding -use reliable contraception during and for 6 months after therapy -may cause ovarian failure rituximab ans: -immunosuppressive -use reliable contraception during and for 12 months after therapy adalimumab ans: -increased risk of infection -increased risk of lymphoma -avoid live vaccines -report latex sensitivity -report s/s of lupus infliximab ans: -increased risk of infection -avoid live vaccines -report s/s of lupus tamsulosin ans: orthostatic hypertension terazosin ans: -usually taken at bedtime -do not take if taking medication for ED dutesteride ans: -women who are pregnant should not come into contact with alpha reductase inhibitor medications -skip missed doses afluzosin ans: orthostatic hypotension silodosin ans: orthostatic hypotension carisoprodol ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses cyclobenzaprine ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses baclofen ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses dantrolene ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses tizanidine ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses diazepam ans: -may cause drowsiness -avoid alcohol -skip missed doses metformin ans: -take with meals