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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using stimulant laxatives for a prolonged period of time?

An older adult patient is placed on a treatment regimen that includes an opioid analgesic. Select the regimen that should be started concurrently.  

C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin production, is often used to differentiate if a patient has Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes

How does dulaglutide (Trulicity) work? (choose all correct answers)

Your 37 year-old patient would like to start oral contraceptive therapy, but is unable to quit smoking (just likes it too much!) and just got engaged (so may want to get pregnant soon). Which of the following agents would be a good choice for this patient?

Which of the following sleep aides is approved for long-term use?

Which of the following anti diabetic agents works through inhibition of the Na/glucose contransporter 2 in the proximal tubule increasing glucose excretion?  

Which calculation is correct for determining the initial replacement dose for Levothyroxine?

The patient is due to begin treatment with propylthiouracil (PTU). The FDA communicated to monitor closely for which potentially fatal adverse effect?

Which insulin has the longest duration of action?