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Tom is a chronic alcoholic who is in recovery. What medication might he be given that would decrease his craving for alcohol?   

Your friend Porter believes that if he visits the doctor, he should get a prescription. More specifically, he believes that if he has an infection, whether due to an ingrown toenail, a cold, or something more serious, he should get an oral antibiotic. He reasons that he is the one taking the risk of adverse effects, so it should be his choice. Is he right?

Trent’s new job requires shift rotation. He has just moved from the 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. shift to the 12 midnight to 8 A.M. shift. What medication might help with the transition?

Sapphire has rhinitis and has been prescribed an intranasal corticosteroid. What is important for her to know about its use?

Trade names are assigned by the ____.

Ellis is having surgery and a neuromuscular blocking agent has been administered.  What else must also be administered?

Your friend Porter believes that if he visits the doctor, he should get a prescription. More specifically, he believes that if he has an infection, whether due to an ingrown toenail, a cold, or something more serious, he should get an oral antibiotic. He reasons that he is the one taking the risk of adverse effects, so it should be his choice. Is he right?

Roger is taking a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that has a lower risk of hypersensitivity reactions than allopurinol, but a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. What is the medication?

Vitamin B12 is also called _____.

Your instructor asks you to identify the prototype drugs for each drug classification. Therefore, you indicate the ____.