PTCB Exam Study Guide 2020-2021

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PTCB Exam Study Guide 2020-2021 Dosage of Controlled Substances ans: *Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen* Hydrocodone: Range in strength from 2.5 to 10mg Acetaminophen: Range in strength from 325mg to 650 ... mg Lorazepam: Total of 6mg each day in divided doses. Available in oral tablet and injectable solution. Methylphenidate: Dosed up to 72mg each day. Immediate-release can be taken once or twice a day as for the extended-release are only to be taken once a day. Dosage of Acetaminophen ans: > Maximum Daily Dosage(with healthy liver) is 4,000mg > Maximum Daily Dosage(with compromised liver) is 2,000mg > In some cases, patients cannot metabolized acetaminophen at all. *Medications Acting on the Respiratory System* Medications That Are Commonly Used to Treat COPD: ans: 1.) *Bronchodilators* - albuterol/ Ventolin® - formoterol/ Performist® - salmeterol/ Serevent Diskus® 2.) *Anti-Inflammatory Agents* - ipratropium/ Atrovent® - tiotropium/ Spiriva® - fluticasone/ Flovent Diskus ® - budesonide/ Entocort® *Medications Acting on the Nervous System* Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants: ans: - sertraline/ Zoloft® - fluoxetine/ Prozac® - paroxetine/ Paxil® - citalopram/ Celexa® - escitalopram/ Lexapro® - venlafaxine/ Effexor XR® - desvenlafaxine/ Pristia® - duloxetine/ Cymbalta® - trazodone - bupropion/ Wellbutrin XL® - amitriptyline/(Brand name discontinued) - nortriptyline/ Pamelor® Dosages on Antidepressants ans: Amitriptyline: This medication is started at a dose of 10mg and can be increased to up to 300mg per day. The dose can be taken at one time or divided over 2-3 occurrences. Available for oral tablets and intramuscular injections. Bupropion: The usual daily adult dose for this drug is 150mg to 300mg, either divided doses or in a single extended release tablet. The maximum daily dose is 450mg. Available in standard or extended-release tablets. Citalopram: This drug is dosed at 20mg to 40mg daily; it's recommended no to exceed 40mg per day. Available in oral tablets or as an oral solution. Mirtazapine: This drug is usually dosed between 15mg to 45mg each day. Available in oral tablets or disintegrating oral tablets. Drug-Food and Drug-Nutrient Interactions MAOIs and Tyramine ans: > Foods like wine, cheese, pickled foods, and certain meats carry tyramine that can cause high blood pressure when prescribed with MAOIs. MOAIs include - phenelzine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. *Medications Acting on the Nervous System* Commonly Prescribed Benzodiazepines: **the majority of Benzodiazepines are labeled as Class IV controlled substances** ans: - diazepam/ Valium® - lorazepam/ Ativan® - clonazepam/ Klonopin® - alprazalam/ Xanax® - midazolam/ Versed® - temazepam/ Restoril® Drug-OTC Interactions Antihistamines and Sedatives ans: > Patients taking sedatives like diazepam, lorazepam, alprazalam, and midazolam should be cautious when taking over-the-counter medications since it can cause drowsiness, sedation, and hypnotics. *Medications Acting on the Nervous System* Commonly Prescribed Antipsychotics: ans: - chlorpromazine/ Thorazine® - fluphenazine/ Modecate® - haloperidol/ Haldol Decanote® - aripiprazole/ Ablify® - olanzapine/ Zyprexa® - risperidone/ Risperdal® - ziprasidone/ Geodone® - clonzapine/ Clorazil® *Medications Acting on the Nervous System* Commonly Prescribed Stimulant Medications (Sympathomimetic Drugs): ans: - methylphenidate/ Daytrana®, Ritalin®, Concerta® - dextroamphetamine/ ProCentra® - lisdexamfetamine/ Vyvanse® - atomoxetine/ Strattera® Drug-OTC Interactions Antihypertensives and Decongestants ans: > Both decongestants, pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, have sympathomimetic effects that are used in different OTC cough and cold medications which can cause hypertension. If a decongestant interacts w [Show More]

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