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A 36-year-old woman is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis confirmed by sputum culture. She has no prior TB treatment, no drug allergies, and normal baseline liver and renal function tests. According to current CDC/ATS/IDSA guidelines, what is the recommended intensive phase treatment plan for this patient?

A patient presents to the clinic with a mild, localized case of impetigo. What would be the most appropriate treatment? 

Which of the following are NOT required on a basic, non-controlled prescription in the state of Florida?

For pre-operative (prior to surgery), how many minutes should you begin to infuse antibiotics prior to start of surgery? 

If a patient undergoes cardiac surgery, what is the recommended antibiotic for perioperative prophylaxis? 

A 3-year-old received a vaccination earlier today.  He is complaining of arm soreness, and his mom is planning to give him a dose of ibuprofen (as advised by the pediatrician).  The child is healthy and has no medication allergies; he weighs 31 pounds.  Which of the following would be an appropriate dose & dosage form of ibuprofen for this child? (Select All That Apply)

A pharmacist is using the 4 C’s of communication during a self-care consultation. Which of the following questions would not be part of this approach?

Write a case-specific, appropriate question for each letter of SCHOLAR-MAC to gather information from the following person:   a 32-year old adult asks for your advice regarding over-the-counter therapy for cough.  Quickly assess this person for appropriateness of self-care therapy.  S:C:H:O:L:A:R:M:A:C:

Which historical piece of legislation established OTCs as a separate category from prescription medications?