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You are taking an upcoming trip to Asia. Because you typically have motion sickness on long flights, you “get the patch.” What drug is likely to be in the patch?

Luis has severe, active inflammatory bowel disease that has not not adequately treated with salicylates. What type of drug might be tried next?

Your best friend is diagnosed with lymphoma and asks you about what she’s read about the side effects of treatments, particularly gastrointestinal effects and hair loss. You explain to her that many drugs used in the treatment of cancer have effects on the gastrointestinal system and hair because they are especially toxic to cells that are ____.

Gina is taking tamoxifen to treat her metastatic estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer and is experiencing severe hot flashes. What might be prescribed to help reduce these flashes?

What should happen if narcotics are not used due to a partial dosage, error, or cancellation of an order?

Roderick’s terrified parents rush their 18 month-old son to the emergency room after he has a seizure that lasts about a minute. An investigation reveals Roderick has had a febrile seizure. What is the treatment of choice?

What agency was established by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

The liter is a measure of ____.

What measurement system is considered to be obsolete?

Martina is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic T4 replacement. What is the advantage of this approach?