A 22-year-old UW-Madison student started getting a sore thro…

A 22-year-old UW-Madison student started getting a sore throat last night just before bedtime. When they got up today, the sore throat was much worse, and they tried gargling with salt water without much lasting benefit.  The student has an exam today and would like to buy a throat lozenge product that would provide temporary relief of their sore throat so they will be more comfortable during the exam.  Which of the following should the student look for on the “active ingredient” portion of the drug product label to help with sore throat?

Pretend you are supervising your 7-year-old cousin who has b…

Pretend you are supervising your 7-year-old cousin who has been riding their bicycle on the sidewalk and then falls while turning into the gravel driveway. Your cousin’s knee is bleeding, and you need to stop the bleeding. Which of the following should you NOT do?