Crossword Challenge
Across
6 OTC _____ aids, subject of this month’s cover story
7 Gastric lesion that can be caused by long-term use of NSAIDs
9 Kinds or types
10 _____ doses can cause patient harm
11 _____ processes include DNA replication and metabolism
13 Related to the ocean or sea
15 Viral infection of the liver (abbr.)
17 The third most common form of cancer in the United States affects his organ
18 Part of the body also known as the metacarpus
19 Diseases like measles do this quickly in a community of unvaccinated people
20 Plant containing THC and CBD
23 _____ pharmacists care for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals
26 Site of action for ocular drugs
27 Phase or level, for example
28 Shade of red
Down
1 Vitamins A, D, E, and K are this (two words)
2 Related to a son or daughter
3 Anagram of agar
4 Active component in turmeric with anti-inflammatory properties
5 Reminder of surgery
6 Bisect
8 Type of vitamin A that’s often used to treat acne
12 Archaeological find
14 Over and over again
16 Direct and fast, such as a train
17 Oil that may interact with medicines or cause vitamin A or D toxicity
21 Vote “no”
22 Inactive, such as neon or argon gas
24 NAPLEX, for example
25 In addition
Solution is available online at pharmacytoday.org.