Patrick, who has bipolar disorder, has a history of serious suicide attempts. What mood stabilizer is successful in reducing suicide rates in persons with bipolar disorder?

Zach has Crohn’s disease. His doctor has prescribed a salicylate to help reduce inflammation. What drug is he likely taking?

Heather has Parkinson’s disease and her symptoms are very poorly controlled in the morning. What dopamine agonist might be helpful?

Luis has severe, active inflammatory bowel disease that has not not adequately treated with salicylates. What type of drug might be tried next?

What are legend drugs?

Zach has Crohn’s disease. His doctor has prescribed a salicylate to help reduce inflammation. What drug is he likely taking?

Your best friend is diagnosed with lymphoma and asks you about what she’s read about the side effects of treatments, particularly gastrointestinal effects and hair loss. You explain to her that many drugs used in the treatment of cancer have effects on the gastrointestinal system and hair because they are especially toxic to cells that are ____.

Adrian’s mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian’s mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant medications that can be used to treat his ADHD.  What drug might be suggested?

Gina is taking tamoxifen to treat her metastatic estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer and is experiencing severe hot flashes. What might be prescribed to help reduce these flashes?

The liter is a measure of ____.