You are a pharmacist at a hospital. A patient who has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is not responding well to the typical treatment plan, and their blood sugar levels remain unstable despite medication adjustments and lifestyle changes. You have been asked to find information about recent studies for the patient's doctor.
Search for an clinical trial article published in the past 5 years about the drup Ozempic.
a. What search terms will you use?
b. Cite the journal article in AMA format.
c. What was the major finding of this study?
A patient has been diagnosed with nonallergic rhinitis. They have used nasal corticosteroids for many years but they no longer seem to be effective. You have heard about capsaicin nasal sprays but don't really know what the latest research shows about their effectiveness.
1. Would you suggest that patients use this treatment. Why or why not?
2. Support your response with relevant articles. Provide citation information (in AMA style) for the articles.
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