PHAR 517 Osle #1
1. prime question #1: what did the prescriber tell you this medication was for? *
2. prime question #2: how did your prescriber tell you to take the medication? **
3. prime question #3: what did the prescriber tell you to expect with this medica- tion? ***
4. drug #1: name, strength, dosage form: doxycycline, 100 mg, capsules *
5. drug #1: indication: community acquired pneumonia, cellulitis
6. drug #1: route of administration: by mouth **
7. drug #1: dosage regimen: 1 capsule by mouth twice daily for 10 days
8. drug #1: special instructions: - take with full glass of water
- best to take w/o food
- do not take before fed
- may cause pain in throat when you lay down
- may administer with meals to decrease gi upset
- supplements/antacids/multivitamins/dairy should be taken 4 hours before OR 2 hours after taking this med ***
9. drug #1: onset of action: - should begin to work within a few hours
- may not notice right away
- may take a few days to feel better
- continue to take for entire regimen, even if you feel better
10.drug #1: common side effects: diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea
11.drug #1: rare side effects: allergic reaction
12.drug #1: precautions: photosensitivity, affects birth controls
13.drug #1: other important points: - if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
- do not double up on doses
- keep out of reach of children
- protect from light and moisture
14.drug #2: name, strength, dosage form: alprazolam, 1 mg, tablets *
15.drug #2: indication: anxiety
16.drug #2: route of administration: by mouth **
17.drug #2: dosage regimen: take 1 tablet by mouth 3 times daily as needed for anxiety
18.drug #2: special instructions: - may be administered without regard to meals
- can be administered sublingually ***
19.drug #2: onset of action: - quick
1/
8
, PHAR 517 Osle #1
- notice full effects in 1-2 hours
20.drug #2: common side effects: drowsiness, sedation, fatigue, cognitive dys- function
2/
8
1. prime question #1: what did the prescriber tell you this medication was for? *
2. prime question #2: how did your prescriber tell you to take the medication? **
3. prime question #3: what did the prescriber tell you to expect with this medica- tion? ***
4. drug #1: name, strength, dosage form: doxycycline, 100 mg, capsules *
5. drug #1: indication: community acquired pneumonia, cellulitis
6. drug #1: route of administration: by mouth **
7. drug #1: dosage regimen: 1 capsule by mouth twice daily for 10 days
8. drug #1: special instructions: - take with full glass of water
- best to take w/o food
- do not take before fed
- may cause pain in throat when you lay down
- may administer with meals to decrease gi upset
- supplements/antacids/multivitamins/dairy should be taken 4 hours before OR 2 hours after taking this med ***
9. drug #1: onset of action: - should begin to work within a few hours
- may not notice right away
- may take a few days to feel better
- continue to take for entire regimen, even if you feel better
10.drug #1: common side effects: diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea
11.drug #1: rare side effects: allergic reaction
12.drug #1: precautions: photosensitivity, affects birth controls
13.drug #1: other important points: - if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
- do not double up on doses
- keep out of reach of children
- protect from light and moisture
14.drug #2: name, strength, dosage form: alprazolam, 1 mg, tablets *
15.drug #2: indication: anxiety
16.drug #2: route of administration: by mouth **
17.drug #2: dosage regimen: take 1 tablet by mouth 3 times daily as needed for anxiety
18.drug #2: special instructions: - may be administered without regard to meals
- can be administered sublingually ***
19.drug #2: onset of action: - quick
1/
8
, PHAR 517 Osle #1
- notice full effects in 1-2 hours
20.drug #2: common side effects: drowsiness, sedation, fatigue, cognitive dys- function
2/
8
