Kerri is the primary caregiver for her mother, who has moderate Alzheimer’s dementia and appears to be deteriorating. What medication has been approved for patients whose dementia has progressed to the moderate or severe stages?

Your friend is given an antianxiety medication before a medical procedure. Rather than relaxing, however, your friend becomes agitated and starts shouting at people.  This type of reaction is known as a(n) ____.

You’re waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your doctor’s handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase “DEA Number” followed by a code. What does the phrase “DEA Number” represent?

Freya takes glipizide for Type 2 diabetes. To what class does this drug belong?

Emilee will start chemotherapy for cancer next week. She knows the agents she will be given typically produce severe nausea and vomiting. What type of antiemetic is indicated for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

What route of administration is the easiest, but is often slower than other routes?

Stan expresses his anxiety about his upcoming surgery at his pre-operative appointment. His doctor tells him that he will be given medication to calm him prior to the surgery. This type of medication is called a(n) ____.

Pamela has multiple sclerosis and has developed neurogenic bladder with both frequent urination and urinary urgency. How might antispasmodics help?

Jalen has glaucoma and a miotic has been prescribed. The physician explains to Jalen that miotics act by ____.

Pearl, who has asthma, uses a beta2 agonist as a maintenance medication. What medication might she be taking?