Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy, falls against the wall, and is nauseated. His doctor rules out infections and other possible causes and diagnoses Pedro with vertigo. What antiemetic is indicated for use with vertigo?
Seven-year-old Grant’s family and physician are considering…
Seven-year-old Grant’s family and physician are considering pharmacologic treatment of his ADHD with one of the amphetamine/methylphenidate formulations. Accordingly, it is particularly important that the physician screen for personal and family history of ____.
Mina has a younger brother who has an autism spectrum disord…
Mina has a younger brother who has an autism spectrum disorder and she is worried that her infant son may also be diagnosed with the same disorder. She has heard that vaccines may cause autism and asks you about this. What should you tell your friend?
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating p…
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating pain. What class of medication might be helpful to her?
Life is very difficult for Michael, who is homeless and seve…
Life is very difficult for Michael, who is homeless and severely mentally ill. The local health department recently had an outreach program and Michael found out that the cough he attributed to his chain smoking was TB. Given Michael’s situation, what approach to drug therapy would probably be best?
Jim has been taking a carbidopa-levodopa agent for almost tw…
Jim has been taking a carbidopa-levodopa agent for almost two years and is experiencing wearing off. What medication might be useful?
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating p…
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating pain. What class of medication might be helpful to her?
Mina has a younger brother who has an autism spectrum disord…
Mina has a younger brother who has an autism spectrum disorder and she is worried that her infant son may also be diagnosed with the same disorder. She has heard that vaccines may cause autism and asks you about this. What should you tell your friend?
Killian is experiencing difficulty maintaining erections, al…
Killian is experiencing difficulty maintaining erections, although he is able to become aroused. What is the principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection?
Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will…
Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?