Edgar is asked to take a telephone order from a physician. He listens carefully, writes down everything the physician says, then thanks her before he hangs up the phone. Why is Edgar subsequently reprimanded by his supervisor? 

Sol develops a red, itchy rash after playing in what turned out to be poison ivy. What type of medication would most likely to help Sol?

Rajesh, an active and fit young adult, injures his shoulder in a weekend baseball game. His doctor tells him to take an NSAID and reminds him of the acronym RICE. What does the R indicate?

An injectable solution with a sterile water base is known as a(n) ____. 

Mr. Illyich is a 58-year-old chronic alcoholic who is seen at the clinic with glossitis, cheilosis, dermatitis, and photophobia. What is a possible diagnosis?

Ice cream names such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry are similar to _____.

Propranolol is a(n) ____.

Isaac, a spry and active 84-year-old, is hospitalized for a knee replacement.  He finds it a bit insulting when nurses ask him his name before they give him his medications. Why are the nurses asking for this information?

Myra is taking a bisphosphonate for treatment of osteoporosis. She should take the bisphosphonate with a ____.

Marsha got a Depo-Provera injection for birth control. How long should she use backup contraception?