Potential side effects of the antiemetic medication promethazine (Phenergan) include sedation, hypotension, tardive dyskinesia, and extrapyramidal effects, among others, largely because it blocks dopamine receptors. As a result, the medication should be avoided in patients with:
Follow-up and monitoring of patients taking iron to treat ir…
Follow-up and monitoring of patients taking iron to treat iron deficiency anemia includes:
The DTaP vaccine is recommended for routine immunization of:
The DTaP vaccine is recommended for routine immunization of:
Your patient wants to know if there are any supplements they…
Your patient wants to know if there are any supplements they should take with their rosuvastatin for hyperlipidemia. Because you know that statins block its synthesis, you educate your patient on the potential benefits of taking supplemental:
Intranasal sumatriptan would be a good treatment choice for…
Intranasal sumatriptan would be a good treatment choice for which of the following patients?
Which of the following medications can be used for preventio…
Which of the following medications can be used for prevention of tension headaches?
A patient is diagnosed with GERD. The NP prescribes omeprazo…
A patient is diagnosed with GERD. The NP prescribes omeprazole 20 mg daily and should educate the patient to:
Thromboxane A2 (TXA) is a strong platelet activator. Platele…
Thromboxane A2 (TXA) is a strong platelet activator. Platelet function contributes to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Aspirin can help reduce the risk of ACS by inhibiting __________________________, which is needed for TXA production.
In addition to dietary and non-pharmacologic measures, what…
In addition to dietary and non-pharmacologic measures, what should the NP recommend as first-line treatment for a pregnant patient with nausea and vomiting?
It is recommended that pregnant women receive the TdaP vacci…
It is recommended that pregnant women receive the TdaP vaccine: