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Karly is taking a nonnarcotic antitussive that has both central and peripheral actions. What might she be taking?

You are incredibly excited about an upcoming trip to Asia, but are dreading the lengthy flight because you suffer from terrible motion sickness. A friend suggests that you “get the patch” to prevent motion sickness. What category drug is likely to be in the patch?

Lizzy has severe chronic pain following an automobile accident and her pain specialist gives her a coanalgesic to help control her pain. What class of drugs is often used as coanalgesics?

Kirk has myasthenia gravis, a disease characterized by fluctuating weakness of voluntary muscles. If he is treated with a drug that acts via the autonomic nervous system, what category of drug is he likely to receive?

Heather has Parkinson’s disease and her symptoms are very poorly controlled in the morning. What dopamine agonist might be helpful?

Parker is instructed to drink lots of fluids while taking colchicine for an acute gout attack. Why?

Zach has Crohn’s disease. His doctor has prescribed a salicylate to help reduce inflammation. What drug is he likely taking?

Adrian’s mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian’s mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant medications that can be used to treat his ADHD.  What drug might be suggested?

You are taking an upcoming trip to Asia. Because you typically have motion sickness on long flights, you “get the patch.” What drug is likely to be in the patch?

Kolby is a long distance truck driver, and despite taking regular breaks and stretching, he often experiences painful muscle spasms. Would taking a muscle relaxant be an appropriate solution for Kolby?