Blog

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?

Zelina has just been diagnosed with generalized seizures and the decision has been made to start treating her with anticonvulsants. What is likely the first choice of treatment?

While reading the information accompanying your prescription antibiotics, you notice that the name “azithromycin” is in lowercase while the name “Zithromax” is capitalized. Why is this the case?

Edgar is asked to take a telephone order from a physician. He listens carefully, writes down everything the physician says, then thanks her before he hangs up the phone. Why is Edgar subsequently reprimanded by his supervisor? 

Pauline is taking an antidepressant that is typically reserved for refractory or atypical depression or those associated with panic disorder or phobias. She is most likely taking a(n) ____.

Sol develops a red, itchy rash after playing in what turned out to be poison ivy. What type of medication would most likely to help Sol?

Kara is using Next Choice for emergency contraception. What formulation is Next Choice?