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A 28-year-old female with no significant past medical history, presenting to the pharmacy with complaints of vaginal itching and irritation that started a few days ago) She mentions that she has also noticed a thick, white discharge that looks like “cottage cheese)” There is no foul odor, and she has not experienced any abnormal bleeding) She is sexually active but has had the same partner for the past year) She reports no recent changes in her diet or hygiene products) Medications:Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) – Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate Based on the patient’s symptoms, which condition is most likely?

A 35-year-old female visits the pharmacy with complaints of painful urination and an urgent need to urinate frequently) She is currently taking a daily aspirin regimen for cardiovascular health) Which OTC medication would be the most appropriate for managing her symptoms?

A 67 year old female tells you that she is experiencing hair loss) Which of the following nonpharmacological counseling recommendations can you provide her?

A mother comes into the pharmacy saying her 2-month-old daughter has been crying inconsolably for over an hour, four days a week, for the past month) She says her daughter has no signs of an infection) What would you recommend for the mother?

Which of the following nonpharmacological recommendations can you make for a patient with hemorrhoids?

Pediatric patients have altered absorption for which of the following reasons?

Which of the following naloxone products is NOT currently approved as over the counter?

One counseling point for a pregnant patient experiencing nausea is to consider having her take her prenatal vitamin at bedtime

A father brings in his 4-month-old son who presents with thick, scaling patches on his scalp) You recognize it as cradle cap) Which of the following do you recommend to the father?

A patient is making a purchase of an OTC hearing aid and asks you for more information on what to expect from the product) Which of the followig is the most appropriate patient counseling a pharmacist should provide?