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Timolol is used most commonly in which of the following?  

A medical assistant is teaching a patient how to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which symptoms should be included in the teaching?

Which of the following medications have a direct effect on blood pressure? (select all that apply)

A patient has severe ascites.  What medications could be prescribed to treat this condition? 

A corticosteroid Prednisone, an anti-inflammatory agent, is used for a variety of inflammatory illnesses including asthma and Crohns disease. Serious side effects to long term use are a cause for concern for the patient. Which of these statements by the patient indicates understanding of the medication?

A 17 year old patient is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) and erythromycin for a persistent Chlamydia infection. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

Constipation is a common issue with the elderly population. Which of the following laxatives cause dependence?

A patient comes to the clinic from the nursing home.  The physician discovers the patient has bed sores.  What would the physician prescribe to prevent irritation and to create a barrier to help prevent infection? 

A medical assistant is teaching a patient how to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which symptoms should be included in the teaching?

In post-menopausal women, hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of: