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Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement. What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?

Levi wonders why acetaminophen is used so frequently if it has little anti-inflammatory effect. Why is this?

Garrison has erectile disfunction (ED); angina, for which he uses sublingual nitroglycerin; and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), for which he takes Flomax. What would be a potential side effect if he were to use a PDE inhibitor?

Which of the following is considered to be a neurologic emergency?

Moises is taking a medication that lowers his blood sugar. This drug would be classified as a(n) ____.

Evie suffers from severe migraines. What category of medications would be most likely to be used to treat her migraines? 

Magdalena is 27 weeks pregnant with twins and is showing signs of labor. What medication might she be given to manage her preterm labor?

Alfred is taking an alpha agonist to treat his glaucoma. What is especially important for him to know?

Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement. What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?

Drug information for prescribing a certain medication indicates that it should be used with extreme caution in patients with impaired kidney function. What drug process is likely of concern?