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Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with: Question 1 options: Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic solution (Bleph-10) Bacitracin/polymyxin B (Polysporin) ophthalmic drops Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops High-dose oral amoxicillin Question 2 (4 points) Saved The drug of choice for treatment of early latent or tertiary syphilis is: Question 2 options: Ceftriaxone IM Benzathine penicillin G IM Oral azithromycin Oral ciprofloxacin Question 3 (4 points) Saved Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Question 3 options: Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Always prescribing the newest medication available for the disease process Handing out drug samples to poor patients Prescribing all generic medications to cut costs Question 4 (4 points) Saved When considering which cholesterol-lowering drug to prescribe, which factor determines the type and intensity of treatment? Question 4 options: Total LDL Fasting HDL Coronary artery disease risk level Fasting total cholesterol Question 5 (4 points) Saved Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? Question 5 options: Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier Question 6 (4 points) Saved A client asks the NP about the differences in drug effects between men and women. What is known about the differences between the pharmacokinetics of men and women? Question 6 options: Body temperature varies between men and women. Muscle mass is greater in women. Percentage of fat differs between genders. Proven subjective factors exist between the genders. Question 7 (4 points) Saved The first-line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia would be: Question 7 options: Ciprofloxacin Azithromycin Amoxicillin Doxycycline Question 8 (4 points) Saved Sophie presents to the clinic with a malodorous vaginal discharge and is confirmed to have Trichomonas infection. Treatment for her would include: Question 8 options: Metronidazole 2 grams PO x 1 dose Topical intravaginal metronidazole daily x 7 days Intravaginal clindamycin daily x 7 days Azithromycin 2 grams PO x 1 dose Question 9 (4 points) Saved Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication for a 10-year-old child would be: Question 9 options: PEG 3350 (Miralax) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository Docusate (Colace) suppository Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution Question 10 (4 points) Saved Medications are typically started for angina patients when: Question 10 options: The first permanent EKG changes occur The start of class I or II symptoms The events trigger a trip to the emergency department When troponin levels become altered