Clinical Cases
Educational clinical cases built on PharmaSim scenarios. Each case includes patient presentation, history, medication information, the clinical problem, learner questions, a clinical reasoning walkthrough, key learning points, and references to authoritative sources. After the walkthrough, a button lets you practice the case in the simulator.
These cases are educational. They do not replace formal clinical training or professional judgment.
Clinical Case: OTC Supplement and Hidden Drug Interaction
A patient requests a herbal supplement while on prescription medication. An educational case study on OTC assessment, hidden interactions, and counseling.
Clinical Case: Choosing an OTC Antihistamine for Seasonal Allergy
A patient requests allergy relief for the first time. An educational case on antihistamine selection, drowsiness, and counseling for daily activities.
Clinical Case: Heartburn, OTC Choice, and Red-Flag Referral
A patient asks for an antacid for heartburn. An educational case on GERD red flags, OTC choices, and when to refer.
Clinical Case: Pediatric Fever and the Aspirin Request
A parent requests aspirin for a febrile child. An educational case study on weight-based dosing, contraindicated drugs in children, and red-flag referral.
Clinical Case: Warfarin and Over-the-Counter NSAID Bleeding Risk
A stable warfarin patient requests ibuprofen for joint pain. An educational case on bleeding-risk interactions, safe alternatives, and prescriber communication.
Clinical Case: Diabetes Medication Review and Hypoglycemia
A patient with type 2 diabetes reports new symptoms. An educational case on hypoglycemia recognition, medication review, and counseling on self-monitoring.
Clinical Case: Ibuprofen Request at 32 Weeks of Pregnancy
A patient at 32 weeks asks for ibuprofen for back pain. An educational case on trimester-specific contraindications and safe alternatives.
Clinical Case: An Adult Dose Written for a Child
A prescription arrives with an adult dose for a child. An educational case on prescription screening, dose verification, and prescriber communication.
Clinical Case: Counseling a Patient Starting Antihypertensive Therapy
A patient collects their first antihypertensive. An educational case on first-dose counseling, side effects, adherence, and self-monitoring.
Clinical Case: Polypharmacy and Falls Risk in an Older Adult
An elderly patient on multiple medications reports dizziness. An educational case on polypharmacy review, falls risk, and deprescribing considerations.
Clinical Case: An Antibiotic Request for a Viral Cold
A patient expects antibiotics for a cold. An educational case on self-limiting viral infections, antibiotic resistance, and counseling for symptomatic relief.
Clinical Case: First Inhaler — Technique and Counseling
A patient collects their first inhaler. An educational case on inhaler technique, teach-back, and distinguishing reliever from preventer.
Clinical Case: Migraine Request and the Red Flags a Pharmacist Must Not Miss
A patient requests a strong OTC painkiller for a headache. An educational case on migraine red flags, medication-overuse headache, and when to refer.
Clinical Case: Renal Impairment and a Renally Cleared Drug
A patient with reduced kidney function collects a renally-cleared drug at a standard dose. An educational case on renal dose adjustment and high-alert medications.
Clinical Case: A Complex Interaction and the Pharmacist's Intervention
A patient on several medications develops symptoms that point to a clinically significant interaction. An educational case on systematic interaction screening and prescriber collaboration.
PharmaSim is an educational simulation designed for learning and practice. It does not replace formal pharmacy education, clinical training, official prescribing information, professional supervision, or professional judgment.