Chapter 36, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

What explanation do you have for the worsening symptoms of the college student?

Case summary:

A 22-year-old college student suffered from allergy symptoms, made a call to the health centre and he was suggested to try the over-the-counter nasal spray. At first, he experienced greater relief from the allergic symptoms but 2 weeks later, he called to the health centre and complained that the symptoms became worse and he is congested again and using more spray to get relief but it does not last long.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

What patient education is important when this type of drug is used?

Case summary:

A 22-year-old college student suffered from allergy symptoms, made a call to the health centre and he was suggested to try the over-the-counter nasal spray. At first, he experienced greater relief from the allergic symptoms but 2 weeks later, he called to the health centre and complained that the symptoms became worse and he is congested again and using more spray to get relief but it does not last long.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

What other over-the-counter drugs and nonpharmacological measures would be suggested for the situation in the given case study.

Case summary:

A 22-year-old college student suffered from allergy symptoms, made a call to the health centre and he was suggested to try the over-the-counter nasal spray. At first, he experienced greater relief from the allergic symptoms but 2 weeks later, he called to the health centre and complained that the symptoms became worse and he is congested again and using more spray to get relief but it does not last long.