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Pharmaceutical case studies
Learning objective
This chapter presents some case studies, which serve to answer some frequently asked questions about medicine. You will find out what, why, and how the medicines are used from the discussion of three important questions on pre- and post-operative medicines, drug-food interaction, and effervescent tablets.
15.1 Medicines given to an 11-year-old girl following adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy
An 11-year-old girl had an adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy in November 2010. Figure 15.1 illustrates the pre- and post-operative medicines she received and Figure 15.2 lists the questions that had to be ...
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