A heroin addict comes to the emergency department in an anxious and agitated state. He complains of chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea; he has also been vomiting. Which drug will be most effective in alleviating the symptoms experienced by this patient?

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A heroin addict comes to the emergency department in an anxious and agitated state. He complains of chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea; he has also been vomiting. Which drug will be most effective in alleviating the symptoms experienced by this patient?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

All of the following statements regarding rosiglitazone are correct EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Combined oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated in women suffering from:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are contraindicated in breast cancer (choice A) due to estrogen/progestin promoting growth. Peptic ulcer (choice B), hyperthyroidism (choice C), and heart failure (choice D) aren't absolute contraindications, though caution applies. Breast cancer is the key restriction.

Question 4 of 5

Therapeutic indications of glucocorticoids include all of the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Insulin glargine is supplied as a clear solution. Which of the following characteristics of this formulation is correct?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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