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You are reading the consent information for an eye exam and see that you will be given eye drops that cause cycloplegia. What is cycloplegia?

Thaddeus has shooting, shock-like pain from shingles (herpes zoster). What Schedule V second-generation anticonvulsant might be used as an adjuvant?

The physiologic changes produced by drugs are known as drug _____.

What is an innovation that reduces errors by assuring the identity and dose of each drug are prescribed specifically for the correct patient?

Sarah is breastfeeding her newborn son, and at her six-week check up, asks her obstetrician about birth control. What type of oral contraceptive can safely be used by women who are breastfeeding?

Randall has long attributed his ulcer to his high stress job as a bond trader and is astounded when his doctor tells him his ulcer is likely to be associated with an infection instead. What infectious agent has been associated with gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as gastric cancer?

Which reference would be most useful for learning about off-label uses for medications?

Under the schedules used in the United States, which drugs have high abuse potential and can be dispensed only with a written prescription?

You are reviewing Dr. Casey’s instructions and see the abbreviation d/c.  What does d/c mean?

Which reference would be most useful for learning about off-label uses for medications?