CCH Emergency & Acute Prescribing 5

Question 1

A patient has acute laryngitis with complete loss of voice (aphonia) that is worse in the evening and in singers or public speakers. Which remedy is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

Answer

Phosphorus is a leading remedy for sudden hoarseness or aphonia, especially in speakers and singers, with rawness and burning in the larynx.

Question 2

Which remedy covers acute gastroenteritis with profuse, painless, watery diarrhea like rice water, with collapse and icy coldness and cold sweat?

Accepted Answer

Veratrum album

Answer

Veratrum album matches cholera-like states with profuse, watery diarrhea, vomiting, cold sweat, and rapid prostration.

Question 3

In acute prescribing for a dog bite or animal bite wound, which remedy is given alongside Arnica and is specific for bite wounds at risk for infection?

Accepted Answer

Ledum palustre

Answer

Ledum palustre is specific for puncture wounds and animal bites, especially to prevent sepsis and tetanus-like states from deep penetrating wounds.

Question 4

A patient has acute sinusitis with thick, yellowish-green discharge, no thirst, worse in a warm room, and better in the open air. Which remedy?

Accepted Answer

Pulsatilla

Answer

Pulsatilla covers the late stage of sinusitis with thick, bland, yellow-green discharge, thirstlessness, and clear improvement in open air.

Question 5

Which acute remedy is most indicated for a blunt eye injury with a black eye, orbital bruising, and soreness of the eyeball?

Accepted Answer

Symphytum officinale

Answer

Symphytum officinale (comfrey) is specifically indicated for blunt trauma to the eyeball and orbital bones, complementing Arnica for the bruising.

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CCH Emergency & Acute Prescribing 5