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Layman's terms for allergic rhinitis

Seasonal allergies

Fever is defined by this body temperature in degrees

100.4

These types of thermometers are not recommended in patients less than three months of age

Oral

Layman's terms for dyspepsia

Indigestion

Aspirin is contraindicated in children less than 16 years of age due to this harmful side effect

Reye's syndrome

Found in cough drops, this ingredient may provide an overall cooling sensation on the skin when applied topically

Menthol

This is the preferred non-pharm approach to treating a fever

Fluid intake

What product can be illegally made from pseudoephedrine

Meth

Layman's term for alopecia

Hair loss

This is the FDA regulated device that is for fever

Thermometer

This is the length of time Ibuprofen take to reach peak effect

30-60 minutes

What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen with an adult who has a fever

4g

This cough medication should not be given for at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI

Dextromethorphan

This nonpharm intervention describes a dietary change, physical activity and behavioral therapy

Lifestyle intervention

This is the gold standard for taking the fever of a patient less than 3 months of age

Rectal

Main ingredient in cepacol

Benzocaine

Medical name for a whitehead

Comedone

Maximum number of times per day you should wash your face

2

Metamucil is classified as what type of laxative

Bulk-forming laxative

Ice cubes can be a hidden cause of this foreign diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea

Dietary supplement commonly used to help people fall asleep

Melatonin

This virus is the most common cause of diarrhea in adults

Norovirus

What does the C stand for in RICE

Compression

What does RICE mean?

rest, ice, compression, elevation

This is the nonpharm approach to manage mild to moderate dehydration is as effective as IV therapy

Oral rehydration

A patient should be instructed to apply sunscreen how long before going into the sun

30 minutes

This non prescription anti diarrheal is a synthetic opioid agonist that has central nervous systemic activity

Loperamide

A SPF value of ___ or higher is effective for reducing the risk of skin cancer in early aging skin

15

The oral rehydration treatment should be over how many hours

3-4

This anti-itch medication should not be used in the treatment of diaper dermatitis

Hydrocortisone

Cimetidine and ranitidine are drugs of this class of medication

H2 antagonists

Active ingredient in Orajel

Benzocaine

This popular dietary supplement taken to reduce triglycerides and raise HDL may increase an INR in a patient on warfarin

Fish Oil

This class of medications relieves heartburn and dyspepsia by neutralizing gastric acid

antacid

Pepalite rehydration solution replenishes these three electrolytes commonly lost with diarrhea and vomiting

Potassium, sodium, and chloride

This is the most common topical acne product available with or without a prescription

Benzoyl Peroxide

Diphenhydramine can cause what side effect in children

Excitability

Bulk forming agents contain what ingredient to help constipation

Psyllium

Recommended weight base dosing of tylenol to treat never in pediatric patients

10-15mg/kg/day

Name a drug product that does not require a prescription but must be kept behind the counter

Pseudoephedrine

Nonprescription medication treatment of a chronic headache should be restricted to less than three days per week to avoid this side effect

Rebound headache

This non pharm may be suggested when heartburn occurs while sleeping

Avoid eating three hours before bedtime or elevate the head

Self treatment of a PPI should be used for this amount of maximum days

14

Plan B should be taken within this number of hours post intercourse to be most effective

72

This dermatologic disease is often characterized by lesions that have overlying thick white silverly scales

Psoriasis

PPI inhibition of this cytochrome P450 metabolic pathway can affect concentrations of other drugs

CYP2C19

Permethrin and pyrethrins are used to treat this tiny pest

Lice

3 risk factors characteristic for metabolic syndrome

hypertension, high triglycerides, low HDL, fasting glucose, waist circumference

Cyclizine diphenhydramine and meclizine belong to this class

Antihistamines

Patients often temporarily experience this side effect after applying ointment to the eye

Blurriness

This widely used spice has been used for nausea

Ginger

What is another name for pyridoxine

Vitamin B6

Diphenhydramine can be used as antiemetic starting at this age

6

This device helps predict asthma attacks and is a helpful monitoring tool

Peak Flow Meter

This nonpharm approach to prevent nausea and vomiting is to put direct pressure on the pericardium point on the wrist

Acupuncture or c-bands

This is the max number of hours a patient should wear a thermacare arthritis heat wrap per day

12

This is a name for a wet or chesty cough

Productive cough

Strength of nicorette gum that should be used if a patient smokes less than 25 cigarettes a day

2mg

This category of medicine work by suppressing a cough

Anti-tussive

What is the best way to remove a stinger from a bee

With a credit card

Non med lozenges and hard candies are used to stimulate this psychological response

Saliva or salivation

In October of 2008 manufacturers advised to not use cough and cold products under this age

4

This is the active ingredient in the emollient laxative that creates a softened fecal mass to result in a bowel movement

Docusate

Name the ingredient in children's pesto bismol

Calcium carbonate

Warts are caused by this virus

HPV

This food has been used to treat UTI's

Cranberry juice

This spice is used to help lower blood glucose

Cinnamon

Most frequently used CNS stimulant in the world

Caffeine

How long should you wait in between using more than one drop of an eye drop

5 minutes

Exclusion for self treatment of warts is under this age

4

Name two food groups commonly blamed for gas or flagulence

Beans lentils and whole grains

Name a household topical solution that can take the ouch out of a jellyfish sting

White vinegar

Name two non drug therapies that can be recommend to treat nasal congestion in children under 2

Nasal suction, room humidifier, and saline nasal drops

What is the name of head lice

Capitis

What kind of symptoms would separate the flu from the cold

Fever, chills, myalgia

What is the number 1 treatment for post nasal drip

1st generation antihistamine and nasal decongestant

Opthamalic decongestants should not be used for more than

3 days

What non pharm approach would you use to remove impact earwax

Wet washcloth over finger, bulb syringe, warm water

For adults, how would you move the ear to administer an ear drop

Back and up

How often should you reapply sunscreen

Every 2 hours

What is the layman's term for pyrexia

Fever

A STI that can be detected with an OTC test

HIV

What is one nonpharm treatment of wounds

Saline irrigation, soap and water, nonprescription antiseptic, antibiotic, and wound dressing

Avoid outdoor activities between what hours to limit sunburn

10-4

A sunscreen may be considered broad spectrum if

If it has UVA and UVB protection

What is one first generation antihistamine

Diphenhydramine, chlorophenramine, brompheniramine and clemastine

You should not use intranasal decongestants for more than how many days

3

What medication treats a productive cough

Guifenasin

What kind of medication can treat itchy nose

Antihistamines, incs, cromolyn

What generation of antihistamines should be avoided in children

1

Name two disease that you should take precaution in using decongestants

Hypertension and BPH and diabetes and glaucoma and hyperthyroidism and coronary heart disease

What is the preferred INCS in pregnancy

Rhinocort (budesonide)

what is the most common virus that causes a cold

Rhinovirus

Which OTC product for fever causes the lease amount of GI bleeding risk

acetaminophen

Name a seasonal intermittent allergen

Ragweed, grass pollens, tree pollens, outdoor mold spores

This OTC antidiuretic may cause the tongue or stool to be black in color

Bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismal)

Layman's terms for otitis externa

Swimmer's ear

Laymen's terms for mydriasis

Pupil dilation

Commonly applied to a lifeguards nose for sun protection

Zinc oxide

Name one nonpharm treatment for someone who has been exposed to poison ivy

- Wash affected area

- Remove contaminated clothing

- Tepid shower

- Trim fingernails