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SD is a 35-year-old male currently in week 10 of treatment for his first episode of major depressive disorder. Although he reports some improvement in mood, he describes “not feeling as good” when compared to how he felt before the depression began. He also mentions that he saw a TV commercial for quetiapine (Seroquel) to use as an “add-on” to his antidepressant and is now interested in using it along with his current prescription for fluoxetine 10 mg (the dose on which he started). What would you recommend for this patient?

Given that JD’s profession is hand modeling, which information is important for him to know when using topical steroids?

A 5-year-old boy presents for care, accompanied by his mother. The child is scratching between his legs and has been unable to sleep for the past 2 days. His perianal area is red and irritated and the prescriber has diagnosed the patient with pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infection. The mother describes she is experiencing similar symptoms. What is the appropriate intervention for this mother once the pediatrician treats the child?

A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication to treat an inflammatory condition, and the NP has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The NP explains to the patient that this is done to prevent which condition?

What would be the best medication for a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy that is also concerned about his hair loss?

Which class of medications is commonly recommended as part of first-line therapy in the newly diagnosed person with type 2 diabetes?

It is most likely your client with hypoparathyroidism will require which supplement?

In assessing your client taking the ADHD medication dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, which finding would cause you the most concern?

Schedule IV drugs include which classes of medications?

A patient who has hypertension has been taking a thiazide diuretic for 8 years. The patient has a serum uric acid level of 8 mg/dL. What should the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) caring for this patient do?