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A celebrity with no history of substance abuse or bizarre behavior is found driving in circles around a fountain at three o’clock in the morning. His publicist releases a statement attributing the behavior to a prescription benzodiazepine sleep medication. Is this plausible?

Lizzy has irritable bowel syndrome and is taking the drug dicyclomine. Dicyclomine acts by _____.  

Jean’s doctor suggests that she use a decongestant but cautions her to limit her use to just a few days. What might prolonged use cause?

Jose has angle-closure glaucoma and is about to have surgery. What IV antiglaucoma medication might he be given pre-operatively?

Mike has a duodenal ulcer and testing reveals an H. pylori infection as well. The antibiotic used to treat this infection will probably be from what class?

Clara has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is being started on an oral antidiabetic agent. What biguanide might she be given?

Freezing food results in substantial loss of ____.

Darren has asthma and sometimes needs a rescue inhaler. What is he likely to use?

Ayla has a severe allergic reaction and is treated with corticosteroids. What gland produces corticosteroids?

Your friend’s grandfather has been placed on the most often used type of diuretic. You suspect that he is taking a(n) ____.