1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams?
• A: Provide weekly home visits
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2. A 55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and
she is concerned about her kidneys. She has no report of dysuria, frequency or
urgency at this time. Which of the following is the best action to follow?
• A: Recheck UA dipstick today
3. According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)
• A: Is a contributing factor for frequent UTIs
4. Ms. L 55-year-old women with BMI of 28, has 20-year hx of primary HTN and
has been on hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily for years with excellent response.
During follow up visit Mrs L reports that for the last 6 months she has felt thirsty
all of the time even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water a day. Upon
chart review the N notes that the last two fasting blood glucose levels have been
136 mg/dl and 165 mg/dl. The NP checks a random blood glucose, which is 210
mg/dl. What is the next appropriate test?
• A: Prescribe Metformin 500 mg PO BID
5. A patient has been prescribed Metformin (Glucophage). One week later he
returns with lowered blood sugars but complaints of some loose stools during