Which of the following agents will have the effect of constricting the
afferent arteriole of administration?
*Furosemide (Lasix).
*Valsartan (Diovan).
*Misoprostol (Cytotec).
*Ibuprofen (Advil). - ✔️✔ Correct Answer Ibuprofen (Advil)
Which of the following agents wil have the effect of dilating the
efferent arteriole of the kidney and thereby reducing elimination of
creatinine during administration?
*Valsartan (Diovan).
*Misoprostol (Cytotec).
*Furosemide (Lasix).
,*Ibuprofen (Advil). - ✔️✔ Correct Answer Ibuprofen (Advil
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis experiencing
anemia
of chronic disease may benefit from the administration of
erythropoeitin (Epocrit). Immediate evidence that this is working as
desired would be evident by elevation in which level?
*Potassium.
*Total iron binding capacity (TIBC).
*Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH).
*Red cell distribution width (RDW). - ✔️✔ Correct Answer Red
cell distribution width (RDW)
The hypertensive adult male patient aged 55 years has been initiated
on lisinopril (Privinil) for two consecutive in-clinic blood pressure
,readings over 140/90. As you provide the patient with medication
education, which of the following levels should the patient be aware
of may elevate and become potentially life threatening if untreated?
*BNP.
*Calcium.
*Pro-BNP.
*Potassium - ✔️✔ Correct Answer Potassium
Karly, a 20 year old exchange student presents to your clinic with
concerns of an unprotected sexual encounter and has concerns she
has contracted a
sexually transmitted infection. Her lab testing reveals a positive
gonorrhea
and chlamydia DNA probe. What medication should the prudent
nurse practitioner include in the treatment plan?
, *Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO.
*Amoxicillin (Amoxil) plus Metronidazole (Flagyl).
*Cephalexin (Keflex) only.
*Doxycycline (Vibramycin) alone. - ✔️✔ Correct
Answer Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO
Jan, a 52 year old female patient is experiencing menopausal
symptoms. Which non-prescription agent may be helpful during
menopause to help with hot flashes?
*Echinacea.
*Black cohosh.
*Dandelion root.
*St Johns Wort. - ✔️✔ Correct Answer Black cohosh