UConn Analgesics 1

A patient comes to the counter to look for relief for her 8 month old baby’s fussiness due to teething pain. The mother wants to give her baby what she personally uses for pain, baby Bayer aspirin.   Be able to understand the indication and side effects of OTC analgesics, specifically the differences in side effects/dosing […]

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UConn Dermatology exercise 4

A patient approaches counter complaining of itchy feet.  Intensely itchy feet, red and scaly between toes.  It is recommended that you use a topical antifungal foot cream to treat your infection. Apply cream to affected area twice each day. Be sure to kep area clean and dry. It is recommended to change socks often, and […]

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UConn Dermatology exercise 3

Upon further questioning KK reports some pain at the site only. KK was wearing bright colored clothing and scented lotion/perfume when she was stung by a honey bee in the field. She denies dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. This is her first bee sting and denies any previous family history of significant reaction […]

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