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Which of the following statements about naloxone is TRUE?

A patient is in her second trimester of pregnancy, and has been told by her doctor to see you regarding a nonprescription treatment option) She would like a recommendation for her allergy symptoms) Her primary symptoms are sneezing and an itchy, runny nose) What would be the drug of choice that you recommend for her?

If a patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as selegiline (Emsam®), which of the following cold and cough ingredients should be avoided?

When counseling pediatric patients ages 2-11 years old about the use of intranasal corticosteroids, what is the maximum amount of time that these products should be recommended in a year?

A 35-year-old patient is very excited about an upcoming family cruise for Thanksgiving) However, she has never been on a cruise before and is worried that she may experience motion sickness from the boat) Which of the following products would be the best recommendation for prevention of motion sickness?

A 24-year-old female presents to your pharmacy with a sore on the inside of her mouth that is burning) The sore appears to be an ulceration on the gums that is round, crater-like, and gray in color) The sore appeared yesterday but it is unclear what caused the sore) Which of the following would be the best pharmacological recommendation for this patient?

A 35 year old patient tells you that they were recently at their in-laws house and ate too much of the broccoli salad, They would like to know what you would recommend for treatment of their intestinal gas symptoms) They are on no medications or have any other conditions) Which of the following would you recommend?

Chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (> 8 weeks) in older adults may be appropriate for which of the following patients?

A 60 year old male would like to take an OTC for his recently diagnosed arthritis pain and stiffness in his knees) He does not want an oral medication and wants something to provide quick relief) Which of the following would you recommend?

Indicate which of the following counseling recommendations you would make for a patient who is starting an Oxytrol (oxybutynin) patch)