A 56-year-old healthy woman presents for preventive care and…

A 56-year-old healthy woman presents for preventive care and asks about vaccination to reduce her risk of developing shingles. She has never had a shingles vaccine. According to current CDC recommendations, which vaccine should the nurse practitioner recommend?

A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus has persiste…

A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus has persistent hyperglycemia despite metformin therapy. His history is significant for New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III heart failure. The nurse practitioner is considering adding rosiglitazone. Which condition is a contraindication to prescribing rosiglitazone?

S.H. is a 58-year-old woman who presents with well-demarcate…

S.H. is a 58-year-old woman who presents with well-demarcated erythematous plaques covered by silvery-white scales on her elbows, forearms, and knees. She is diagnosed with plaque psoriasis involving a limited body surface area. Which is the first-line topical treatment for this condition? 

A 36-year-old Army veteran is diagnosed with post-traumatic…

A 36-year-old Army veteran is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and reports recurrent trauma-related nightmares that disrupt sleep despite participating in cognitive behavioral therapy. Which α₁-adrenergic antagonist is the best pharmacologic option to reduce PTSD-related nightmares and sleep disturbances?