What agency was established by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

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?

Phillip, who has cirrhosis, is being treated with a diuretic. What diuretic is he most likely being given?

In adults, neuritis, dermatitis, nausea, vomiting, and depression are associated with ____.

Martina is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic T4 replacement. What is the advantage of this approach?

In the United States, 70% of diabetics die from ____.

Lawson, age 13 years, is experiencing mild acne and asks you, his pharmacist uncle, what to do. You suggest he look for an over-the-counter preparation containing ____.

Maeve has Parkinson’s with marked bradykinesia which has not been well-controlled with medications typically prescribed for mild Parkinson’s. What medication might help her?

Yuri has inflammation of bronchial tubes, which leads to chronic mucus production and a wet cough. What disease does he have?

Kristopher is taking medicine that contains dextromethorphan. What type of agent is dextromethorphan?