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What is the maximum daily dose for Motrin?
Which medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker?
Lopressor is primarily indicated for which conditions?
What is the combination of active ingredients in Caduet?
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What is the general dosing range for Lopressor?
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Which condition is Relafen indicated for?
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Which of the following medications is a thiazide diuretic?
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What is the dosing for Norvasc?
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Study Notes
Thiazide Diuretics
- Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic indicated for hypertension and edema.
- The typical dose is 12.5 mg to 25 mg once daily.
Beta Blockers
- Lopressor, the brand name for metoprolol, is a beta 1 selective blocker.
- It is commonly used for hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure.
- The typical dose is 50 to 100 mg per day, with a maximum dose of 450 mg.
NSAIDs
- Motrin, the brand name for ibuprofen, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- It is indicated for mild to moderate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
- The typical dose is 200 to 800 mg every 4-6 hours, with a maximum daily dose of 3200 mg.
Combination Medications
- Lopressor-HCT is a combination medication containing metoprolol (beta blocker) and hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic).
- This combination is used for the treatment of hypertension.
- The typical dose is 50-100 mg of metoprolol and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide daily.
- Caduet is a combination medication containing atorvastatin (HMG CoA reductase inhibitor) and amlodipine (calcium channel blocker).
- Caduet is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia and hypertension.
- The starting dose is 5mg of atorvastatin and 10mg of amlodipine, with a maximum dose of 10mg of atorvastatin and 80mg of amlodipine.
Calcium Channel Blockers
- Norvasc, the brand name for amlodipine, is a calcium channel blocker.
- It is commonly used for the treatment of hypertension.
- The typical dose is 2.5 to 10 mg by mouth once daily.
Other NSAIDs
- Relafen, the brand name for nabumetone, is an NSAID.
- It is used for mild to moderate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
- The typical dose is 500 to 1000 mg twice daily, with a maximum dose of 2000 mg per day.
Practice of Pharmacy
- Pharmacists play an important role in interpreting, evaluating and dispensing medication orders.
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This quiz covers important cardiovascular medications, including thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, NSAIDs, and combination medications. You'll learn about their indications, typical dosages, and uses in treating various conditions such as hypertension and pain management. Test your knowledge on these essential drugs to better understand their roles in healthcare.
