Blog

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) ____.

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

Three-month-old Lee has a rash on his bottom and his anxious first-time take him to the doctor. The doctor diagnoses diaper rash and recommends several ointments that can be used to treat the rash. What type of agent is likely to be in the creams?