Kolby is a long distance truck driver, and despite taking regular breaks and stretching, he often experiences painful muscle spasms. Would taking a muscle relaxant be an appropriate solution for Kolby?

Miguel’s prescription states that he is to take his anticonvulsant every 12 hours. He asks if he can take the medication first thing in the morning (usually around 7) and then when he goes to bed (usually around 11) to avoid his usual forgetfulness. What should you tell Miguel?

Lakyn is taking an antitussive. What is the primary action of this drug?

What are legend drugs?

Zach has Crohn’s disease. His doctor has prescribed a salicylate to help reduce inflammation. What drug is he likely taking?

Your best friend is diagnosed with lymphoma and asks you about what she’s read about the side effects of treatments, particularly gastrointestinal effects and hair loss. You explain to her that many drugs used in the treatment of cancer have effects on the gastrointestinal system and hair because they are especially toxic to cells that are ____.

Gina is taking tamoxifen to treat her metastatic estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer and is experiencing severe hot flashes. What might be prescribed to help reduce these flashes?

If a patient takes a prototype antihypertensive that works via actions on the autonomic nervous system, what drug is he likely to be taking?

Roderick’s terrified parents rush their 18 month-old son to the emergency room after he has a seizure that lasts about a minute. An investigation reveals Roderick has had a febrile seizure. What is the treatment of choice?

Casey recalls that her grandfather used a barbiturate to help him sleep. She asks her doctor about the use of barbiturates for insomnia and is told that they are rarely used for that purpose due to their side effects. What side-effect is of particular concern?