Which oral antimicrobial option is best for the treatment of a community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus cutaneous infection?
What is the mechanism of action for sulfonylureas?
What is the mechanism of action for sulfonylureas?
It is most likely your client with hypoparathyroidism will r…
It is most likely your client with hypoparathyroidism will require which supplement?
Subcutaneous immunotherapy is recommended for use in which p…
Subcutaneous immunotherapy is recommended for use in which patients?
What is the mechanism of action for pioglitazone?
What is the mechanism of action for pioglitazone?
With the use of a LNG-IUD (Mirena, Skyla), a form of long-ac…
With the use of a LNG-IUD (Mirena, Skyla), a form of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC), what is normally noted?
Which statement is consistent with the National Asthma Educa…
Which statement is consistent with the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) regarding the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for a child with asthma?
TT is a 52-year-old white male who presents to his primary c…
TT is a 52-year-old white male who presents to his primary care physician with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. He works in construction and finds himself winded more often than not. A smoker since the age of 15, TT now smokes 10 cigarettes per day. The primary care physician sends TT for spirometry testing, which reveals that his FEV/FVC is 50%. Concerned with this result, the physician refers to the guidelines and prescribes therapy. The promotion of smoking cessation is mandatory. In addition, which type of drug therapy would be most pharmacologically beneficial to TT? Select all that apply.
You examine Jane, a 24-year-old woman who has an acute asthm…
You examine Jane, a 24-year-old woman who has an acute asthma flare following a 3-day history of upper respiratory tract symptoms (clear nasal discharge, dry cough, no fever). She has a history of moderate persistent asthma that is usually in good control and an acceptable peak expiratory flow (PEF). She is using budesonide (Pulmicort) and albuterol as directed and continues to have difficulty with coughing and wheezing. At home, her PEF is 55% of personal best. In the office, her forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV) is 65% of predicted. What should her medication regimen be adjusted to include?
In assessing your client taking the ADHD medication dextroam…
In assessing your client taking the ADHD medication dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, which finding would cause you the most concern?