Stay Alert for Unexpected Culprits of Rx and OTC Med Misuse

November 2020

Misuse and abuse of OTC and Rx meds will be in the spotlight...especially with FDA's recent warning about the "Benadryl Challenge."

This social media trend is spurring teens to take large doses of diphenhydramine for a potential hallucinogenic effect.

But it's leading to seizures, coma, or death in some cases.

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Table of Contents

Practice Educate About Limitations of COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Fever Improve Accuracy of Noncontact Infrared Thermometers
Immunizations Use Immunization Registries to Optimize Vaccinations
Substance Use Disorder Stay Alert for Unexpected Culprits of Rx and OTC Med Misuse
Supplements Clear Up Confusion About "Memory Supplements"
Med Administration Know When to Give Patients a "Green Light" to Cut or Crush Meds
Asthma Expect Questions About Trelegy for Asthma
Multiple Sclerosis Be Familiar With the Latest Oral Multiple Sclerosis Meds
Depression Stay Alert for Depression During and After Pregnancy
Medicare Expect Changes for Medicare Part D in 2021
Infectious Diseases Answer Questions About Using Steroids for COVID-19
Practice Evaluate if Guidelines "Fit" Your Patients