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A 42-year-old asthmatic who has been using beta-adrenergic
agonists for several years began to experience premature atrial
contractions (PACs). To treat the PACs, metoprolol (Toprol XL)
therapy was started. What is a likely consequence of this patient
taking metoprolol (Toprol XL)? - ANSWER--Metoprolol (Toprol
XL) worsened asthma symptoms, but improved the PACs.
Which inhaler prescription would support long-acting treatment for
twice-daily use in controlled asthma management? - ANSWER--
Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (Advair Diskus)
A 65-year-old male presents for a visit regarding his type 2
diabetes. He has been dealing with diabetes for the last 15 years.
He has a history of diabetic neuropathy in his feet. Six months
ago his symptoms were mild to almost nonexistent. He currently
describes the neuropathy as painful, and it wakes him up at night.
Which medication would be the first line treatment for this patient?
- ANSWER--Pregabalin (Lyrica)
A 55-year-old male presents for a new diagnosis of Parkinson's
Disease. He has experienced gait disorders and a pill rolling
tremor. The patient was a former boxer with a history of multiple
concussions. He was started on carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet),
which has decreased his symptoms. How would an antipsychotic
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medication such as haloperidol (Haldol) cause an interaction with
this patient? - ANSWER--By antagonizing dopamine
A 25-year-old female is 35 weeks pregnant and presents for lower
back pain. She has a history of moderate lower back pain that she
normally controls with stretching, yoga, and ice. The patient
reports not being able to engage in stretching and yoga because
of the state of her pregnancy. Ice use has been ineffective. After a
benign exam and a negative urinalysis, the provider is convinced
that the pain is musculoskeletal. The patient inquires if there are
any medications she can take for the pain. Which medication
does the provider tell the patient she can safely take? - ANSWER-
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is administering medication to a 67-year-old patient in
liver failure, secondary to end-stage cirrhosis. Liver dysfunction
can influence drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Which pharmacokinetic phase is affected in this patient? -
ANSWER--Metabolism
Which factor within the social and community context domain
plays a role in this patient's potential misuse of alcohol and pain
medicine? - ANSWER--The patient's lifestyle structure
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Diphtheria - ANSWER--an acute bacterial infection of the throat
and upper respiratory tract. and potentially fatal.
Immunizations schedule: #1: 2 months, # 2: 4 months, #3:6
months, #4: between 15-18 months, # 5: between 4-6 years of
age. Booster every 10 years, after age 11.
A 32-year-old female presents to the emergency room (ER) with
headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath on exertion. A
complete blood count reveals a hemoglobin of 4.4g/dl. During the
gynecological review of systems, she reports a change of a fully
saturated pad every two hours for the first three out of six days of
a 28-day menstrual cycle. She states she thought this was normal
and has never sought gynecological care. She does not follow
with a primary care physician. Which factor in the "health and
healthcare" domain of the social determinants of health
contributed to this patient's hemoglobin of 4.4g/dl? - ANSWER--
Health literacy
A 17-year-old male patient presents to a clinic for a physical, and
he has a diagnosis of moderate glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. During the exam, he states he
is going to study abroad in Egypt during his sophomore year, and
he has concerns about his nutrition while being away from home.
Which counseling about the patient's deficiency should the
advanced professional nurse (APN) give to this patient while he
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studies abroad? - ANSWER--Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to
consume.
A patient presents with new onset of atrial fibrillation that has
proved resistant to cardioversion and ablation. The patient is
prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin). Which strategy should be
employed when dosing the medication prescribed for this patient?
- ANSWER--Titrate dosage to an INR of 2.1 seconds
Which medication would be contraindicated for a 46-year-old
male patient diagnosed with beta thalassemia? - ANSWER--
Ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
An advanced professional nurse (APN) is administering
medications on the pediatric floor and treating an infant with
thrush who is currently taking Nystatin oral suspension
(Mycostatin). The APN knows the infant is unable to follow the
directions of swishing the medication and swallowing. How should
the APN administer this infant's suspension? - ANSWER--Swab
the infected area
A two-week-old newborn presents to the pediatric clinic with her
mother for a check-up. The nurse discusses the recommended
vaccination guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), including the hepatitis B vaccine. What is the