Signs vs Symptoms
This is something the patient reports (like headache)
What is a symptom?
Lipitor is the brand name for this statin
What is atorvastatin?
This condition is caused by high blood sugar levels.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This class of medications reduces inflammation in asthma.
What are corticosteroids?
Patient has heartburn after eating spicy food. Best quick relief?
What are antacids?
This includes measurable findings like fever or bleeding.
What is a sign?
Lasix is the brand name for this diuretic.
What is furosemide?
This respiratory illness is commonly caused by viruses and spreads easily.
What is influenza?
This type of medication works fastest for heartburn relief.
What are antacids?
Patient has wheezing and needs immediate relief.
What is albuterol (SABA)?
Chest pain falls under this category.
What is a symptom?
Glucophage is the brand name for this diabetes medication.
What is metformin?
This disease involves chronic airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
What is asthma?
This type of medication lowers cholesterol (e.g., atorvastatin).
What are statins?
Patient has high LDL cholesterol. Best drug class?
What are statins?
Productive cough is classified as this.
What is a sign?
Zoloft is the brand name for this antidepressant.
What is sertraline?
This condition involves stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
This medication can raise blood pressure (common decongestant).
What is pseudoephedrine?
Patient has productive cough, fever, and chest pain. Likely condition?
What is pneumonia?
Dizziness is best classified as this.
What is a symptom?
Prilosec is the brand name for this GERD medication.
What is omeprazole?
This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the body.
What is an autoimmune disease?
These medications are used to relieve severe pain and are controlled substances.
What are opioids (narcotics)?
Patient has blood glucose of 600 mg/dL. Severity?
What is severe diabetes?