What is an anti-hypertensive agent which competes with epinephrine for available beta-
receptor sites?
Atenolol (Tenormin)
What potentially serious side effect should a NP monitor or suspect in a patient who has
begun taking Lovastatin (Mevacor) approximately three weeks ago, and who now
presents complaining of generalized muscle aches.
, Rhabdomyolysis.
What are two systemic psoriasis medications?
Photo-therapy and topical corticosteroids
What drug should be considered as first-line therapy for a client with hypertension and
heart failure?
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Which drug therapy should be used to lower the serum concentration of thyroid
hormones and re-establish eumetabolic state in a patient with Graves' disease?
Anti-thyroid drugs.
What anithypertensive agent is safe during pregnancy?
, Methyldopa (Aldomet).
The normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50-100mcg per day for primary
hypothroidism. What is the most appropriate starting dose in a 71-year old female
patient?
25mcg per day.
Which drug is contrindicated in a patient with Myasthena Gravis?
Procainamide (Pronestyl).
Can antacids cause diarrhea?
Yes, antacids containing magnesium, which decrease bowel transit time, may
cause diarrhea. Most often seen in renal insufficiency.
receptor sites?
Atenolol (Tenormin)
What potentially serious side effect should a NP monitor or suspect in a patient who has
begun taking Lovastatin (Mevacor) approximately three weeks ago, and who now
presents complaining of generalized muscle aches.
, Rhabdomyolysis.
What are two systemic psoriasis medications?
Photo-therapy and topical corticosteroids
What drug should be considered as first-line therapy for a client with hypertension and
heart failure?
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Which drug therapy should be used to lower the serum concentration of thyroid
hormones and re-establish eumetabolic state in a patient with Graves' disease?
Anti-thyroid drugs.
What anithypertensive agent is safe during pregnancy?
, Methyldopa (Aldomet).
The normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50-100mcg per day for primary
hypothroidism. What is the most appropriate starting dose in a 71-year old female
patient?
25mcg per day.
Which drug is contrindicated in a patient with Myasthena Gravis?
Procainamide (Pronestyl).
Can antacids cause diarrhea?
Yes, antacids containing magnesium, which decrease bowel transit time, may
cause diarrhea. Most often seen in renal insufficiency.
