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Mateo takes an antiarrhythmic that acts by inhibiting adrenergic nerve receptors. He is most likely taking ____.

Skylar’s illness is in remission and she has been told she no longer needs to take prednisone. How should the prednisone be discontinued?

Sherri has GERD and takes a medication that increases her risk of Clostridium difficile infection. What type of medication is this?

Which drug name is used in the USP/NF?

You are taking an over-the-counter pain killer and notice that the capsule contains particles of a variety of colors. This most likely means that the pain killer ____.

What abbreviation should be used to indicate that an extended release formulation is required?

Three-year-old Landon has painful sores in his mouth caused by chemotherapy for leukemia. What instructions should his parents be given about oral hygiene?

Which schedule includes cough suppressants containing codeine and medications for diarrhea?

Sylvano’s hospital has a new packaging system in the pharmacy and, unfortunately, the labels are not dispensed properly. This evening, he receives unit dose medications in which the labels are so crooked that they are overlapping one another. What should Sylvano do?

Caoimhe is being treated for breast cancer with a drug that is only administered IV under constant supervision of an oncologist, with frequent monitoring of vital signs, and facilities available for emergency interventions if required. What drug is she receiving?