MN 553 Unit 3 Quiz (2018): Kaplan University (Verified answers, Scored A)

MN553 Unit 3 Quiz/ MN 553 Unit 3 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-step therapy would be: Question options: Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day Question 2 2 / 2 points An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment of chronic constipation. Monitoring with long-term treatment would include: Question options: Electrolytes, including potassium and chloride Bone mineral density for osteoporosis Magnesium level Liver function Question 3 2 / 2 points The next step in treatment when a patient has been on proton pump inhibitors twice daily for 12 weeks and not improving is: Question options: Add a prokinetic (metoclopramide) Referral for endoscopy Switch to another proton pump inhibitor Add a cytoprotective drug Question 4 0 / 2 points If a patient with H. pylori-positive peptic ulcer disease fails first-line therapy, the second-line treatment is: Question options: Proton pump inhibitor bid plus metronidazole plus tetracycline plus bismuth subsalicylate for 14 days Test H. pylori for resistance to common treatment regimens Proton pump inhibitor plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days Proton pump inhibitor and levofloxacin for 14 days Question 5 2 / 2 points Erika has been prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) by her dermatologist and is presenting to her primary care provider with symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck’s Depression Scale indicates she has mild to moderate depression. What would be the best care for her at this point? Question options: Prescribe a select serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant Refer her to a mental health therapist Contact her dermatologist about discontinuing the isotretinoin Reassure her that mood swings are normal and schedule follow up in a week Question 6 2 / 2 points Jesse is prescribed tazarotene for his psoriasis. Patient education regarding topical tazarotene includes instructing them: Question options: That tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the psoriasis plaque lesions To apply it liberally to all psoriatic lesions To apply tazarotene to nonaffected areas to prevent breakout That tazarotene may cause hypercalcemia if it is overused Question 7 2 / 2 points Nicolas is a football player who presents to the clinic with athlete’s foot. Patients with tinea pedis may be treated with: Question options: OTC miconazole cream for 4 weeks Oral ketoconazole for 6 weeks Mupirocin ointment for 2 weeks Nystatin cream for 2 weeks Question 8 2 / 2 points Vanessa has been diagnosed with scabies. Her education would include: Question options: She should apply the scabies treatment cream for an hour and wash it off. Scabies may need to be retreated in a week after initial treatment. All members of the household and close personal contacts should be treated. Malathion is flammable and she should take care until the solution dries. Question 9 2 / 2 points Ciprofloxacin otic drops are contraindicated in: Question options: Children Patients with acute otitis externa Patients with a perforated tympanic membrane Swimmer’s ear Question 10 2 / 2 points Janie presents to the clinic with hard ear wax in both ear canals. Instructions regarding home removal of hard cerumen include: Question options: Moisten a cotton swab (Q-tip) and swab the ear canal twice daily. Instill tap water in both ears while bathing. Squirt hydrogen peroxide into ears with each bath. Instill carbamide peroxide (Debrox) twice daily until canals are clear.