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
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
