changes that occur in the second trimester of pregnancy - ANSWERSblood pressure decreases, heart rate increases
effect of DRE on PSA value if it is
... [Show More] measure the same day as DRE - ANSWERSchange in PSA is insignificant
chancroid is cofactor for transmission of ? - ANSWERSHIV
initial recommended treatment for uncomplicated acute bronchitis in adults - ANSWERSantitussives
most common cause of R sided heart failure - ANSWERSleft ventricular HF
lab test that best assesses for early renal insufficiency - ANSWERSGFR
headaches, eye pain, and seeing halos around lights - ANSWERSangle closure glaucoma
notice yellowish plaque on upper eyelid- what labs to assess - ANSWERSlipid levels
minimum target outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of the stimulant medications for ADHD - ANSWERS3- relationships with parents, disruptive behaviors, grades
prolonged use of corticosteroids in children does not lead to - ANSWERSSIADH
trulicity is best indicated for which patient - ANSWERS35 year old with type 2 and morbid obesity
suspicion of cushings disease in which patient - ANSWERS34 year old woman with hypertension
gluten restricted diet includes - ANSWERScorn
functional rehab timing for knee or ankle sprain - ANSWERSthe day of the injury
thickened, hyperpigmented skin in flexural areas with velvet like texture - ANSWERSacanthosis nigricans
patient with peripheral neuropathy- which is NOT a differential - ANSWERShyperthyroidism
drug related rash likelihood increases when augementin is given to a patient with... - ANSWERSmono
treatment of chronic paronychia - ANSWERStopical steroid
60 year old COPD patient wants to be immunized for flu, but has not had pneumonia vaccine- what should the NP do - ANSWERSreceive the flu and pneumococcal today
butalbital - ANSWERSis a barbiturate that acts on the cns
lesion on trunk (herald patch) associated with what - ANSWERSpityriasis rosea
recommended therapy for reduction of elevated LDL in primary prevention of CVD is - ANSWERSstatin therapy
patient with photophobia, HA, febrile and unable to fully extend leg when the hip is flexed - ANSWERSmeningitis
side effect of doxycycline - ANSWERSphotosensitivity
which cranial nerve is not associated with the loss of extraocular muscle control that may cause strabismus - ANSWERSVII
topical corticosteroids used to treat skin conditions - ANSWERSpossess anti inflammatory properties
most common side effect of calcium - ANSWERSconstipation
joint swelling in inflammatory arthritis is associated with - ANSWERSsynovial hypertrophy, synovial effusion, or inflammation of periarticular structures
asymptomatic male with UTI treatment - ANSWERS14 day course of cipro
immunoglobulins activated in response to allergic rhinitis - ANSWERSigE
54 year old woman postmenopausal with moderate vaginal bleeding- dx least likely? - ANSWERSovarian cancer
severe right sided facial pain over the last 48 hours- what is not a differential? - ANSWERSbells palsy
oral prednisone for COPD exacerbation should last how long - ANSWERS5 days
srojens syndrome characteristic of what - ANSWERSdry mouth/eyes
side effect of sildenafil - ANSWERSnasal congestion
true statement about missed doses of oral contraception - ANSWERSif a patient misses two consecutive pills she should take two pills per day for the next two days
baseline levels prior to initiating treatment for osteoporosis includes baseline serum - ANSWERScalcium and vit D levels
silvadene - ANSWERSoculotoxic and should not be placed near the eyes
patient who takes atorvastatin complains of fatigue, weakness, and muscle aches in lower back arms and legs. next step by provider: - ANSWERSstop the atorvastatin immediately.
frequent cause of arrhythmia is - ANSWERScoronary artery disease
recommended patient delivered expedited therapy for treatment of gonorrhea is - ANSWERSazithromycin 1g orally plus doxycyline 100mg BID for 7 days
correct answer is: azithromycin 1g orally plus cefixime 400mg orally?
test to differentiate between infectious colitis and ulcerative colitis - ANSWERSstool culture
peak flow meter measures - ANSWERSexpiratory flow
patient with comedonal noninflammatory acne should be treated with topical - ANSWERSretinoid
treatment of hiristuism associated with PCOS - ANSWERSnorethidrone/ethinyl estradiol (lo loestrin)
pregnant patient complains of edema and asks for fluid pill: best NP response - ANSWERSbest treated with elevation and rest
patient with GAS has PCN allergy and there is a high community resistence to macrolides- what is the best treatment for this patient - ANSWERSoral clindamycin??
normal assessment finding of 3 day old infant who is crying - ANSWERSpalpable pulsations over the anterior fontanel
man presents with erythema migrans after a hunting trip one week ago, appropriate pharmacotherapy would be? - ANSWERSdoxycycline
first generation cephalosporins for the treatment of bacterial skin infections have - ANSWERSprimarily gram positive
sumatriptan drug class - ANSWERSSerotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist
side effect of beta blockers in children - ANSWERSa cough that produces mucous
inhaled glucocorticoid medication - ANSWERSbudesonide
partial or complete loss of pigmentation producing melanocytes within the epidermis - ANSWERSvitiligo
prostatitis dosing at least - ANSWERS30 days (4 weeks)
effect of alpha reductase inhibitor on PSA - ANSWERSdecrease
treatment of syphilis in a pregnant woman - ANSWERSparenteral pen G
not a deficiency directly related to development of osteoporosis in older adults - ANSWERSmagnesium
patient takes atenolol for angina; caution when using what other agent to help control blood pressure - ANSWERSverapamil [Show Less]