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A 74- year-old male with Cushing syndrome presents to the emergency department (ED) with
pain in his left leg, and is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).What is this patient's
symptoms related to? - ✔✔Elevated Von Willebrand factor
A 42-year-old asthmatic who has been using beta-adrenergic agonists for several years began to
experience premature atrial contractions (PACs). To treat the PACs, metoprolol (Toprol XL)
therapy was started.What is a likely consequence of this patient taking metoprolol (Toprol XL)?
- ✔✔Metoprolol (Toprol XL) worsened asthma symptoms, but improved the PACs.
-- Beta blockers are widely used in the management of cardiac conditions and thyrotoxicosis,
and to reduce perioperative complications. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) have been classic contraindications to the use of beta blockers because of their
potential for causing bronchospasm.
Which inhaler prescription would support long-acting treatment for twice-daily use in
controlled asthma management? - ✔✔Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (Advair Diskus)
--Fluticasone and salmeterol is a combination of two medicines that are used to help control
the symptoms of asthma and improve breathing.
A 65-year-old male presents for a visit regarding his type 2 diabetes. He has been dealing with
diabetes for the last 15 years. He has a history of diabetic neuropathy in his feet. Six months
ago his symptoms were mild to almost nonexistent. He currently describes the neuropathy as
painful, and it wakes him up at night. Which medication would be the first line treatment for
this patient? - ✔✔Pregabalin (Lyrica)
A 55-year-old male presents for a new diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. He has experienced gait
disorders and a pill rolling tremor. The patient was a former boxer with a history of multiple
concussions. He was started on carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet), which has decreased his
symptoms. How would an antipsychotic medication such as haloperidol (Haldol) cause an
interaction with this patient? - ✔✔By antagonizing dopamine
,A 25-year-old female is 35 weeks pregnant and presents for lower back pain. She has a history
of moderate lower back pain that she normally controls with stretching, yoga, and ice. The
patient reports not being able to engage in stretching and yoga because of the state of her
pregnancy. Ice use has been ineffective. After a benign exam and a negative urinalysis, the
provider is convinced that the pain is musculoskeletal. The patient inquires if there are any
medications she can take for the pain. Which medication does the provider tell the patient she
can safely take? - ✔✔Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is administering medication to a 67-year-old patient in liver failure, secondary to end-
stage cirrhosis. Liver dysfunction can influence drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Which pharmacokinetic phase is affected in this patient? - ✔✔Metabolism
A 17-year-old male patient presents to a clinic for a physical, and he has a diagnosis of
moderate glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. During the exam, he states
he is going to study abroad in Egypt during his sophomore year, and he has concerns about his
nutrition while being away from home. Which counseling about the patient's deficiency should
the advanced professional nurse (APN) give to this patient while he studies abroad? -
✔✔Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to consume.
A patient presents with new onset of atrial fibrillation that has proved resistant to cardioversion
and ablation. The patient is prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin). Which strategy should be
employed when dosing the medication prescribed for this patient? - ✔✔Titrate dosage to an
INR of 2.1 seconds
Which medication would be contraindicated for a 46-year-old male patient diagnosed with beta
thalassemia? - ✔✔Ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
--People with thalassaemia may be advised to avoid iron supplements because they are at risk
of iron overload.
An advanced professional nurse (APN) is administering medications on the pediatric floor and
treating an infant with thrush who is currently taking Nystatin oral suspension (Mycostatin).
The APN knows the infant is unable to follow the directions of swishing the medication and
, swallowing. How should the APN administer this infant's suspension? - ✔✔Swab the infected
area
A two-week-old newborn presents to the pediatric clinic with her mother for a check-up. The
nurse discusses the recommended vaccination guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), including the hepatitis B vaccine.What is the recommended schedule for
this patient receiving the hepatitis B vaccination? - ✔✔Three immunizations with one
injection now (if not given at birth), one injection at two months, and one injection at six
months
On a follow-up appointment, a mother of a newborn reports the infant draws up the legs,
clenches fists, and cries as if in pain. The mother reports the symptoms usually occur during the
evening but the baby tolerates formula well. The nurse tells the mother that the baby has
infantile colic. The mother inquires about the child's prognosis. How should the nurse describe
the prognosis of infantile colic to the patient's mother? - ✔✔Children usually outgrow the
condition at about three months of age.
-- infantile colic: Predictable periods of significant distress in an otherwise well-fed, healthy
baby.
A 40-year-old Trinidadian male comes into a clinic complaining of burning chest pain,
indigestion, nausea, and belching after eating certain foods. He is a single father living and
working in New York City. He recently obtained his green card after living in the United States
for more than 10 years. He has a GED and works as an IT help desk technician earning $42,000 a
year. He has health insurance through the New York health marketplace because it is cheaper
than his employer's plan. Because of the high cost of living in New York, the patient is unable to
afford an apartment on his own; therefore, he and his child share a home with his mother and
older sister. As the nurse begins to explore his social history regarding his alcohol use, the
patient states, "I have two to three beers every night to help me sleep. I have been doing this
for the past year." The patient also states he has trouble falling asleep and stayi - ✔✔The
patient's lifestyle structure
A 40-year-old Trinidadian male comes into a clinic complaining of burning chest pain,
indigestion, nausea, and belching after eating certain foods. He is a single father living and
working in New York City. He recently obtained his green card after living in the United States
for more than 10 years. He has a GED and works as an IT help desk technician earning $42,000 a
year. He has health insurance through the New York health marketplace because it is cheaper
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