A 22-year-old adult asks for your recommendation.  Here’s the SCHOLAR information: S heartburn with nausea; C burning in stomach and mild nausea that are bothersome but don’t affect life activities; H tried peppermint candy but that made it worse; O occurs about once a week after a larger meal but isn’t happening right now; L “at the very bottom of my stomach”; A peppermint candy; R waiting long enough that the symptoms eventually get better on their own. MAC information: M no prescriptions but does take a daily multivitamin and occasionally uses acetaminophen for headaches; A no medication allergies or intolerances; C springtime allergies.  Which of the following nonprescription medications would be most appropriate to recommend to this person?

Of the 6 types of Haemophilus influenzae, which type is capsulated and known to invade the blood and meninges?

 Identify two (2) ingredients recommended for inclusion in a lip balm product for individuals with cheilitis. (Only state 2 ingredients; one-half point per ingredient)

Roseola infantum, a disease of infants characterized by red flat or raised rashes, is caused by which virus?

Why does systems thinking allow localized suboptimization?

Short answer question:  What are two (2) aspects you learned about how to prepare equipment or how to prepare formula for infant feeding? (Do not state more than 2 total; one-half point per “aspect”.)    

Which of the following is false regarding functional foods?

Which of the following pairs of at-risk populations and anticipated vitamin deficiencies is correct?

Your aunt from Florida sits next to you at the table for Thanksgiving dinner. She remembers you are currently in an Nonprescription class and wants your recommendations for the treatment of photoaging, especially since she loves to spend time at the beach. She shares that her skin is fairly sensitive and she would like to try a product that has a lower likelihood of causing irritation. What product would you recommend and what education would you provide?  

An adult suffers from significant plaque deposition on their teeth despite brushing daily with a toothpaste containing dicalcium phosphate and fluoride.  They would like to add a mouthrinse to their daily routine but aren’t sure of the proper use of a product.  Which of the following would be correct to include in your consultation to this person regarding recommended use of a plaque control mouthrinse? (Select all that apply)