Mr. Tidd has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), in whom pro…

Mr. Tidd has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), in whom prostate carcinoma has been ruled out, asks the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about beginning drug therapy to treat his symptoms. The NP notes that he consistently has blood pressure readings around 145/90 mm Hg. The NP should prescribe:

Sally is being seen for follow up this spring, she reports w…

Sally is being seen for follow up this spring, she reports wheezing, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose with onset two weeks ago. She restarted her Beclomethosone Inhaler (beclovent), 42 mcg, 2 puffs daily and Albuterol 2 puffs prn. She has had to use her albuterol daily for the last few days. The primary care NP determines Sally has moderate persistent asthma and exacerbation of her allergic rhinitis based on daily symptoms. She does not do peak flows.Based on the asthma guidelines the Primary Care NP recommends the following as the BEST treatment plan for Sally asthma today: