Karly is taking a nonnarcotic antitussive that has both central and peripheral actions. What might she be taking?

The decreased response to a drug that develops after repeated doses are given is known as ____.

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

Isabella carries an Epi-Pen at all times. She most likely carries it because she has ____.

Marianne, 62 years of age, is discussing osteoporosis prevention with her doctor, with concerns about the action of estrogen replacement on breast and uterine tissue. Marianne might be interested in selective estrogen-receptor modifiers (SERMs) because they have an estrogen ____.

Parker is instructed to drink lots of fluids while taking colchicine for an acute gout attack. Why?

Marcy is receiving cisplatin for the treatment of ovarian cancer.  Cisplatin acts by _____.

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?