A 75-year-old presents with depression. The patient also has osteoarthritis of both knees
that interferes with mobility. Which antidepressant may also benefit osteoarthritis?
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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, Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
For individuals with both osteoarthritis and depression, duloxetine offers the
advantage of addressing both conditions simultaneously, potentially
improving overall quality of life. Its dual action can also be beneficial in
managing chronic pain and associated emotional distress often experienced
by patients with osteoarthritis.
In a mass casualty situation with presumed anthrax exposure, the drug of choice for
prophylaxis is:
amoxicillin (Amoxil).
chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
tetracycline (Achromycin).
doxycycline (Doryx).
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doxycycline (Doryx)
When dealing with prophylactic exposure, the most appropriate medication
for anthrax would be doxycycline per the CDC guidelines.
What is the chamber which directly pumps blood into the ascending aorta?
Left Ventricle
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Atrium
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, Left Ventricle
In the pathway of cardiac blood flow, the aorta is directly after the left
ventricular outflow tract.
A patient is taking warfarin, 4 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The patient's current
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is 5.5 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner would:
hold the warfarin for 1 day and then recheck in two days.
increase the warfarin to 5 mg daily.
hold the warfarin for 4 days and then recheck the INR.
decrease the warfarin to 3 mg daily.
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Hold warfarin for 1 day and recheck in 2 days
The patient has been diagnosed with hyphema after a car accident and airbag
deployment. Treatment commonly includes which of the following medications?
Prednisone oral tablets
Timolol ophthalmic solution
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution
Aspirin oral tablets
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Timolol ophthalmic solution
Beta blocker drops are useful to reduce pressure in the anterior vitreous.
Prednisone PO is not typically ordered, although steroid drops are. Aspirin is
, typically contraindicated due to bleeding risk and there is no specific
indication for an antibiotic.
A 25-year-old athlete presents with shoulder pain and difficulty with overhead activities.
Physical examination suggests impingement syndrome. What is the most appropriate
initial treatment?
Physical therapy focusing on rotator cuff strengthening
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical activity modification
Surgical intervention
Corticosteroid injection
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Physical therapy focusing on rotator cuff strengthening
Exercises to improve shoulder strength and flexibility, focusing on the rotator
cuff and scapular stabilizers is an important initial treatment. Physical therapy
may include stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as techniques to
improve shoulder mechanics.
The best laboratory test to distinguish iron deficiency anemia from other anemias is:
mean corpuscular volume.
transferrin saturation.
serum ferritin level.
iron binding capacity.
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that interferes with mobility. Which antidepressant may also benefit osteoarthritis?
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Give this one a go later!
, Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
For individuals with both osteoarthritis and depression, duloxetine offers the
advantage of addressing both conditions simultaneously, potentially
improving overall quality of life. Its dual action can also be beneficial in
managing chronic pain and associated emotional distress often experienced
by patients with osteoarthritis.
In a mass casualty situation with presumed anthrax exposure, the drug of choice for
prophylaxis is:
amoxicillin (Amoxil).
chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
tetracycline (Achromycin).
doxycycline (Doryx).
Give this one a go later!
doxycycline (Doryx)
When dealing with prophylactic exposure, the most appropriate medication
for anthrax would be doxycycline per the CDC guidelines.
What is the chamber which directly pumps blood into the ascending aorta?
Left Ventricle
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Atrium
Give this one a go later!
, Left Ventricle
In the pathway of cardiac blood flow, the aorta is directly after the left
ventricular outflow tract.
A patient is taking warfarin, 4 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The patient's current
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is 5.5 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner would:
hold the warfarin for 1 day and then recheck in two days.
increase the warfarin to 5 mg daily.
hold the warfarin for 4 days and then recheck the INR.
decrease the warfarin to 3 mg daily.
Give this one a go later!
Hold warfarin for 1 day and recheck in 2 days
The patient has been diagnosed with hyphema after a car accident and airbag
deployment. Treatment commonly includes which of the following medications?
Prednisone oral tablets
Timolol ophthalmic solution
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution
Aspirin oral tablets
Give this one a go later!
Timolol ophthalmic solution
Beta blocker drops are useful to reduce pressure in the anterior vitreous.
Prednisone PO is not typically ordered, although steroid drops are. Aspirin is
, typically contraindicated due to bleeding risk and there is no specific
indication for an antibiotic.
A 25-year-old athlete presents with shoulder pain and difficulty with overhead activities.
Physical examination suggests impingement syndrome. What is the most appropriate
initial treatment?
Physical therapy focusing on rotator cuff strengthening
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical activity modification
Surgical intervention
Corticosteroid injection
Give this one a go later!
Physical therapy focusing on rotator cuff strengthening
Exercises to improve shoulder strength and flexibility, focusing on the rotator
cuff and scapular stabilizers is an important initial treatment. Physical therapy
may include stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as techniques to
improve shoulder mechanics.
The best laboratory test to distinguish iron deficiency anemia from other anemias is:
mean corpuscular volume.
transferrin saturation.
serum ferritin level.
iron binding capacity.
Give this one a go later!
