NR 603 Week 3 Quiz with Complete Solutions

NR 603 Week 3 Quiz with Complete Solutions Mr. Brown, a 45-year-old African American male, has elevated lipids. What should the nurse practitioner do next? a. Prescribe a statin daily. b. Check a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. c. Check a second measurement to confirm diagnosis. d. Order a stress test. ANSWER b. Check a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following medications may have an unfavorable effect on a hypertensive patient's blood pressure? a. Lovastatin b. Naproxen c. Inhaled fluticasone d. Amoxicillin ANSWER b. Naproxen Which group of medications would be detrimental if used to treat a patient who has heart failure? a. ACEIs b. Calcium channel blockers c. Diuretics d. Beta blockers ANSWER b. Calcium channel blockers