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An adult in their 50s has localized redness and itching after a bee sting, without symptoms of anaphylaxis or symptoms at a site distant to the sting site.  Which of the following OTC options would be inappropriate for this person to use?

A 28 year old self-identified male asks for your help related to his eye symptoms that he thinks are due to visiting a friend with a cat earlier today. (He has known allergies to cats.)  He hasn’t tried any self-care for his eyes yet.  What is the recommended first-line option for this person’s eye symptoms?

Which of the following people may self-treat when considering OTC topical minoxidil for hair loss?

Which of the following people would not be considered an exclusion for self-care after receiving a burn to the skin during the following scenarios: 

A 4 year old child has eczema, and her mom wants to know about non-drug management for the condition.  Mom doesn’t like the idea of using hydrocortisone cream on the child’s skin and wants to avoid eczema flares + use “natural” treatments as much as possible.    Which of the following would be correct information to share with the parent? (Select all that apply)

Pretend it is late summer or early autumn in Wisconsin.  A 6 year old child who loves to play outside presents to the pharmacy with a parent.  The child has a red, scaly, circular rash on the back of their hand that has been slowly enlarging over the past week. The child endorses mild itching but no pain, has no chronic medical conditions, and is not taking any medications. The parent asks for an over-the-counter product to treat the rash and wants to know what else should be done to prevent spreading it to family members or playmates. Which of the following is the best recommendation for OTC and non-drug management of this child’s condition?

A parent successfully treated their child’s head lice with an OTC product and asks you, their trusted pharmacist, what else they should do at home to prevent reinfestation. Which action is not recommended by the CDC?

A parent asks about an OTC option for her child’s head lice because she lives in an area with high lice resistance to pyrethrum and permethrin. You recommend a product containing dimethicone. Which of the following statements would be correct to include in your OTC consultation?

A 13 year old is looking for something to treat the lesions on his face that started three months ago. He is not using any medications. There are eight comedones and two papules on his face. What is the best recommendation for him to start? 

A 70 year old person is looking for an OTC product to use for the yellowish, oily scales on a reddened base that are located on his scalp. Which of the following is the best initial treatment to recommend?