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, A patient who has been treated for hypothyroidism Ask if she is taking her medication
presents for her annual exam. She c/o weight gain and
fatigue. How would you proceed
These values are likely to be elevated with a diagnosis T3 or T4
of Grave's Disease.
A 75-yo patient with longstanding hypertension takes a Development of heart failure
combination ACE inhibitor/thiazide diuretic and
amlodipine daily. Today his diastolic blood pressure and
heart rate are elevated. He has developed dyspnea on
exertion and peripheral edema over the past several
days. There symtpoms likely demonstrate
A pt has been taking amoxicillin for 8 days for a sore Hives
throat. Today the patient has developed a pruritic full
body rash and is diagnosed with PCN allergy. What
describes the skin manifestation.
What disease is usually managed with a short acting or COPD
long acting inhaled anticholinergic medication?
Which drug class is never used to treat chronic Leukotriene blockers
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Thalassemia minor can be recognized by: Microcytic, hypo chromic red cells
A teenager with fever and pharyngitis has a negative The pharyngitis is of undetermined etiology
rapid strep test. After 24 hours, the throat culture
reveals "normal flora". Which conclusion can be made?
What is the recommendation from the American Cancer PSA screening now if desired
Society (ACS) for screening for prostate cancer in an
African American male who is 50 yrs old?
Which of the following skin lesions in an older adult is a Actinic keratosis
premalignant condition?
A pt with COPD has been using albuterol with good Adding a long acting beta antagonist
relief for shortness of breath. He is using it 3-4 times
daily over the past 4 wks. How should the NP manage
this?
A 75 yr old pt has osteoarthritis and pain. Which of the Celecoxib
following medications increases the risk of a GI-related
ulceration?