A patient who has stable angina pectoris and a history of pr…

A patient who has stable angina pectoris and a history of previous myocardial infarction takes nitroglycerin and amlodipine (Norvasc). The patient asks the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) why it is necessary to take amlodipine. The NP should tell the patient that amlodipine (Norvasc):

Sherry age 19 comes to the clinic with the complaint of vagi…

Sherry age 19 comes to the clinic with the complaint of vaginal discharge & odor and wants to be tested for STDs. After the exam and lab results are evaluated, she has Chlamydia. She has NKA. After providing education regarding condom use the NP prescribes:

A 5-year-old child who has no previous history of otitis med…

A 5-year-old child who has no previous history of otitis media is seen in clinic with a temperature of 100° F. The primary care NP visualizes bilateral erythematous, nonbulging, intact tympanic membranes. The child is taking fluids well and is playing with toys in the examination room. The NP should:

Caleb has asthma, he reports having wheezing and coughing 1…

Caleb has asthma, he reports having wheezing and coughing 1 or 2 days each week and awakening from sleep three or four times each month with asthma symptoms. The patient’s forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is 80% of the predicted value. The patient’s current medication regimen is an albuterol metered-dose inhaler, 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed. The next medication the NP should prescribe is: