PTCB Exam Study Guide with all answers 100% correct

PTCB Exam Study Guide with all answers 100% correct Dosage of Controlled Substances - ANSWER *Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen* Hydrocodone: Range in strength from 2.5 to 10mg Acetaminophen: Range in strength from 325mg to 650mg Lorazepam: Total of 6mg each day in divided doses. Available in oral tablet and injectable solution. Methylphenidate: Dosed up to 72mg each day. Immediate-release can be taken once or twice a day as for the extended-release are only to be taken once a day. Dosage of Acetaminophen - ANSWER > Maximum Daily Dosage (with healthy liver) is 4,000mg > Maximum Daily Dosage (with compromised liver) is 2,000mg > In some cases, patients cannot metabolize acetaminophen at all. *Medications Acting on the Respiratory System* Medications That Are Commonly Used to Treat COPD: - ANSWER 1.) *Bronchodilators* - albuterol/ Ventolin® - formoterol/ Performist® - salmeterol/ Serevent Diskus® 2.) *Anti-Inflammatory Agents* - ipratropium/ Atrovent® - tiotropium/ Spiriva® - fluticasone/ Flovent Diskus ® - budesonide/ Entocort® *Medications Acting on the Nervous System* Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants: - ANSWER - sertraline/ Zoloft® - fluoxetine/ Prozac® - paroxetine/ Paxil® - citalopram/ Celexa® - escitalopram/ Lexapro® - venlafaxine/ Effexor XR® - desvenlafaxine/ Pristia® - duloxetine/ Cymbalta® - trazodone - bupropion/ Wellbutrin XL® - amitriptyline/(Brand name discontinued) - nortriptyline/ Pamelor®