UConn OTC GI Exercise 2

Patient presents to the counter to ask about a medication that she hopes will alleviate her diarrhea. Advise her on if this medication is correct for her condition and counsel on how to use it.  Student must identify potential medication problem and recommend new therapy.   Loperamide can be recommended because the patient is experiencing acute […]

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UConn OTC GI Exercise 1

A patient approaches the counter with a burning sensation in his chest seeking your help. He approaches the counter with 3 products and needs counseling on which one would be best for his situation.   In this case, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) would be the best recommendation to help relieve the patient’s heartburn due […]

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