Respiratory Disorders & Women's Health Tier 2

All of the following are TRUE when counseling a patient receiving a bottle of oxymetazoline nasal solution EXCEPT:

• Instill 2–3 sprays into each nostril bid up to 3 days.

• May cause stinging and sneezing.

• Bottle must be shaken well prior to first use but priming is not needed.

• Avoid blowing your nose for at least 15 minutes after use.

For yeast infections, clotrimazole should improve vaginal symptoms in ______ days.

• 1-2

• 3-5

• 7-10

• 14

Which of the following is FALSE to tell someone regarding use of the emergency contraceptive, Plan B OneStep?

• This drug is considered pregnancy category X and is not effective for terminating a pregnancy.

• Levonorgestrel may be less effective in underweight women.

• This is not intended for routine contraception

• This may cause hypermenorrhea and abdominal pain

Which of the following medications may cause your patient’s urine to become discolored red or orange?

• Bismuth subsalicylate

• Phenazopyridine

• Senna

• Orlistat

Oxybutynin transdermal patch should be applied:

• To any patient needing a urinary antispasmodic, regardless of gender.

• Within the first week of signs of urinary frequency, urgency, or incontinence.

• Once every 4 days, rotating the application site with each new patch.

• To an open, exposed area on the body and not covered by clothing

How often should a patient take a dose of levocetirizine?

• Every 8 hours around the clock

• Every 12 hours around the clock

• Every 24 hours in the morning

• Every 24 hours at bedtime

RJ comes into your community pharmacy looking for a nonprescription product to quickly treat his allergic rhinitis symptoms. Which of the following is not an appropriate recommendation as it does not provide acute relief and takes up to 2 weeks for a full benefit?

• Cromolyn sodium

• Guaifenesin

• Pseudoephedrine

• Chlorpheniramine

Out of each of the following antihistamines, which is likely to cause the LEAST drowsiness?

• Chlorpheniramine

• Diphenhydramine

• Cetirizine

• Loratadine

While counseling a patient purchasing naphazoline ophthalmic solution, it is important to tell them not to use it consecutively beyond day(s) due to risk of rebound congestion.

• 1 day

• 3 days
• 7 days

• 10 days

BG is a 25 YO male purchasing Allegra tablets for allergy relief and needs to know the usual adult dosing of this product which is:

• 60 mg bid or 180 mg qd

• 5 mg bid or 10 mg qd

• 30 mg bid

• 60 mg tid