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>> A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new
patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She
is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with
medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting
lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In
addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner
should start the patient on:
1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin.
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A statin drug
>>The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
1. azathioprine (AZA).
2. belimumab (Benlysta).
3. ibuprofen (Advil).
4. cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
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ibuprofen (advil)
>>The most common sign of cervical cancer is:
1. postcoital bleeding.
2. strong odor from vaginal discharge.
3. itching in the vaginal area.
4. molluscum contagiosum.
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postcoital bleeding
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, >>The nurse practitioner prescribes amitriptyline (Elavil) for a patient
with neuropathic pain secondary to diabetes mellitus. On follow-up, the
patient complains of urine retention and dry mouth. The practitioner
would:
1. discontinue amitriptyline and begin ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. refer to physical therapy.
3. start methocarbamol (Robaxin).
4. discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (Neurontin).
_correct answer_
discontinue amitriptyline and begin gabapentin (neurontin)
>>A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being treated with an
NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of headache,
abdominal pain, and gas. These symptoms are most likely:
1. associated with the omeprazole.
2. related to the underlying condition.
3. the result of the NSAID.
4. caused by viral gastroenteritis.
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associated with the omeprazole
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, >>The medication of choice for the initial treatment of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis is:
1. acetaminophen.
2. prednisone.
3. aspirin.
4. ibuprofen.
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ibuprofen
>>A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently experienced a sickle
cell crisis and presents for a follow-up examination after a recent
hospitalization. It is most important to continue monitoring growth,
development, and:
1. white blood cell levels.
2. fecal occult blood test.
3. hemoglobin levels.
4. urine dipsticks.
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hemoglobin levels
>>A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her neighbor. She
states that everything is fine, but the nurse practitioner notes that she has
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