Kentucky OTC 2

Patient is looking for something to help with a burning sensation in the chest. Is there anything you recommend?  OUTCOME – Patient has symptoms that need to be treated by another health professional.  The patient needs to see his PCP because his chronic use of Ibuprofen could be causing him to have formed a stomach […]

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Michigan Law example

This validation exercise has three tasks. Students review the prescriptions to determine if they should be dispensed or not dispensed based on Michigan and Federal law. Prescription 1: Zolpidem Extended Release 6.25 mg Tab (Outcome Do Not Dispense due to refill too soon); Prescription 2: Ibuprofen 600 mg Tab (Outcome Do Not Dispense due to […]

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Michigan Fever OTC

Advanced OTC exercise.  Students should be able to distinguish whether or not a patient is a candidate for self-treatment.  A mother presents with her child who has a fever. Three preferred medications are defined: Children’s ibuprofen oral suspension Susp; Childrens Tylenol Susp; Acetaminophen Childrens Susp.  Non-pharmacological counseling points: Give 2-3 non-pharmacological counseling points.   Pharmacological […]

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