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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?

A person with a known allergy to red dye #40 wants to know if an OTC pain reliever contains this ingredient. Which section of the Drug Facts label should you check?

A manufacturer markets a new OTC analgesic in sustained release tablet form. The product uses a foil seal over the bottle opening and a band around the bottle cap as tamper-evident features. The labeling includes a statement about these features, which is printed on the foil seal itself. Which of the following best describes the regulatory concern with this labeling practice?