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An 18yo college student tells you she has been taking a prescription oral contraceptive for two years) She would like to continue a daily oral contraceptive, but her refills have expired and she does not have a local doctor) She presents to your pharmacy asking for education on the Opill OTC, as a potential alternative) You counsel her that:

Federal drug advisory committees are established to provide:

Which of the following is an example of a pharmacy-based integrative medicine practice?

Which of the following are listed as potentially inappropriate OTC medications for older adults according to the 2023 Beer’s Criteria?

Which of the following definitions best describes integrative medicine?

If someone is not able to afford over the counter naloxone, how could a pharmacist help a patient access the medication?

CASE A mother brings her son, a 13 year old male, to the pharmacy) He states his ear feels filled with water and he feels like his hearing is dulled) He does not have any pain or discharge) The mother states he has not had any recent surgeries, trauma, or tympanostomy tubes) He went swimming yesterday) What pharmacologic recommendations would be best for this patient?

Under House Bill 523, physicians are allowed to prescribe medical marijuana after completing 2 hours of education)

A 22 year old patient tells you that they have been wearing their daily wear contact lenses for the past 3 days) They are seeing halos around light with no changes in vision and their eye doctor has suggested they ask you about what over the counter product they should use) They are on no other medications and have no other conditions) Which of the following is the best treatment recommendation?

A 22-year-old female comes to the pharmacy seeking advice on emergency contraception after having unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago) She is concerned about the risk of pregnancy and is unsure which emergency contraceptive to use) She has no known allergies, is generally healthy, and has no history of contraceptive use) She is a non-smoker, drinks alcohol occasionally, and has a BMI of 24) Which of the following recommendations is most appropriate for her situation?