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A 66-year-old man who has been in excellent health, including running marathons, is admitted for a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction treated with a drug-eluting stent to the distal right coronary artery, with no other lesions found at the time of angiography. He is non-diabetic, at ideal weight, and had a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) of 60 mg/dL at the time of admission. Which of the following represents the optimal treatment for his lipids?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment of psoriasis?

In patients with CKD and proteinuria, ___________ is the preferred agent due to its beneficial effects on glomerular hemodynamics.

A patient complains of painful urination. A physical examination reveals vesicles on her labia, vagina, and the foreskin of her clitoris. Which medication will the provider prescribe?

The nurse should question which medication order for the patient with a history of asthma?

W.P. is a 27-year-old sexually active female presenting with dysuria, urinary frequency, and cloudy urine. The symptoms started during her honeymoon and she has had them for 2 days. She has not history of UTIs in the past. What is the likely pathogen?

What side effects do thiazide and furosemide (Lasix) share?

In addition to a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, a patient has a secondary bacterial infection at several lesions. What is the best pharmacological treatment for the infection?

A potential adverse effect of using an ACE inhibitor with spironolactone is:

Many of the urinary disorders have similar symptoms. Which symptom is a defining characteristic of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS)?