Erin has cirrhosis. What diuretic is often recommended for patients with cirrhosis?

Vonda is concerned about the safety of over-the-counter medications for children. She knows that one particular drug has been associated with liver toxicity and that the manufacturers of this drug have voluntarily reduced the concentration used in children’s formulations. What is this drug?

Oran is taking a bulk-forming laxative for constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives work by ____.

Levi wonders why acetaminophen is used so frequently if it has little anti-inflammatory effect. Why is this?

Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement. What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?

Zelina has just been diagnosed with generalized seizures and the decision has been made to start treating her with anticonvulsants. What is likely the first choice of treatment?

Jessica has advanced ovarian cancer and fluid is building up in her abdomen. She is hospitalized and radiogold is injected into her abdomen. What piece of knowledge should those caring for her have?

Moises is taking a medication that lowers his blood sugar. This drug would be classified as a(n) ____.

Lester is being treated for metastatic prostate cancer and is receiving bicalutamide, an oral agent that interferes with the binding of testosterone. To what class of neoplastic agents does bicalutamide belong?

Alfred is taking an alpha agonist to treat his glaucoma. What is especially important for him to know?