true or false: Individuals taking opioid medications are strictly prohibited from taking acamprosate.

A 29-year-old Asian woman is being treated for a vancomycin-resistant enterococcus infection. She is also taking a serotonin inhibitor for depression. Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in this case? Chloramphenicol Gentamicin Linezolid Telitromycin None of these

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as a therapeutic drug ritalin SSRIs benzodiazapines ecstasy

EPO injections, used as an ergogenic approach, are a risk to health, due to the significant increases in blood viscosity that can result, particularly after prolonged endurance exercise (e.g., a 5-hour bike ride).    True  False

Mia has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Her skin test for PPD is positive. Which of the following would be the drug of choice for Mia?   Multiple Choice   Rifadin   Myambutol   INH   Pyrazinamide

Are there other types of performance-enhancing procedures you wish to discuss? The following news story brought to my attention by a student in the course covers the news about methamphetamine in supplements used as ergogenic aids:

Define drug dependence and explain the difference between physical dependence andpsychological dependence of drugs.

A 15-year-old female with a history of depression and recent relationship troubles with her close friends is brought to the emergency department by her concerned parents after they found an empty bottle of maximum-strength acetaminophen in her room. Upon questioning, the patient tearfully admits to ingesting 15 tablets of the medication 45 minutes ago. She is visibly anxious and frequently looks at the marks on her wrists, which seem to be superficial scratches.Vital signs as of 1115: Blood pressure: 120/70Heart rate: 88 bpmRespiratory rate: 18 bpmOxygen saturation: 98% on room airAs the nurse prepares to address the situation, several orders from the primary care provider come in. Which of the following orders should the nurse prioritize and carry out first? A. Perform gastric lavage B. Administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) orally C. Start an IV with Dextrose 5% and 0.33% normal saline D. Have the patient drink activated charcoal mixed with water E. Conduct a psychiatric evaluation. F.…

A 28-year-old pregnant patient has been recently diagnosed with generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTC). Aside from the newly diagnosed epilepsy, the patient has an unremarkable medical history. No significant comorbidities or prior adverse reactions to medications have been reported. Discuss suitability of Carbamazepine, Sodium valproate, and Levetiracetam for managing her seizures.  A 32-year-old male patient with moderate hepatic impairment has been newly diagnosed with generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTC). The initial treatment with sodium valproate was unsuccessful due to rash. The patient has moderate hepatic impairment. Discuss suitability of Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, andLevetiracetam for managing his seizures following the guidelines provided by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).   Please answer these questions at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point specific. I will rate you positive if you do so. Please don't use AI for answering…

Adrenaline is known as hormone of emergency. Comment.