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Altitude Illness
Altitude illness is a spectrum of conditions that are common in travelers at high altitude (above 2,500 meters/8,000 feet). Altitude illnesses include acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Altitude illness can range from mild to life-threatening.
metroNIDAZOLE
Metronidazole (generic for Flagyl®) is an antiprotozoal and antibiotic.
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EPINEPHrine
Epinephrine (adrenaline, generic for EpiPen®) injection is used to treat anaphylaxis.
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Many medications have more than one use. One common use for each item is listed below.
The information here is incomplete and cannot substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a doctor, or call 911 if you have a medical emergency. Medication uses listed are for educational purposes only and are not intended to represent indications for treatment.
Question Bank
Can you take ondansetron (generic for Zofran®) to treat nausea and vomiting?
Which of the following patients should avoid taking ondansetron (generic for Zofran®)?
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You develop a fever and take acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol®). Which of the following is true?
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You are eating at a seafood restaurant in Southeast Asia when you begin not to feel well. You are concerned about the possibility of allergic reaction — or worse, anaphylaxis. You prepare your epinephrine (EpiPen). In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to use epinephrine in suspected allergic reaction?
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You did not receive an annual flu shot this year, and you have been feeling sick with cough, fever, chills and muscle aches for the past few days. You are worried you might have the flu (influenza) and are considering taking oseltamivir (generic for Tamiflu). Which of the following is correct regarding oseltamivir?
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