Question 1
A patient who has diabetes reports intense discomfort when needing to void. A urinalysis is
normal. To treat this, the primary care NP should consider prescribing:
flavoxate (Urispas).
bethanechol (Urecholine).
phenazopyridine (Pyridium).
oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan XL).
Question 2
A patient reports difficulty returning to sleep after getting up to go to the bathroom every
night. A physical examination and a sleep hygiene history are noncontributory. The primary
care NP should prescribe:
zaleplon.
ZolpiMist.
ramelteon.
chloral hydrate.
Question 3
A 5-year-old child who has no previous history of otitis media is seen in clinic with a
temperature of 100° F. The primary care NP visualizes bilateral erythematous, nonbulging,
intact tympanic membranes. The child is taking fluids well and is playing with toys in the
examination room. The NP should:
prescribe azithromycin once daily for 5 days.