Select the correct answer:    A 68-year-old adult who experi…

Select the correct answer:    A 68-year-old adult who experienced an ischemic stroke 6 months ago presents to the primary care nurse practitioner for follow-up. The patient has a history of hypertension, and reports feeling well. Since discharge following the stroke, the patient has implemented diet and physical activity recommendations.  Labs were drawn prior to this visit.  Allergies: NKDA Medications: aspirin 325 mg po daily amlodipine (Norvasc) 5 mg po daily rosuvastatin (Crestor) 20 mg po daily Physical exam is unremarkable with no stroke-related deficits observed.  A fasting chemistry panel was normal.   Fasting lipid values 3 months ago Total cholesterol           263  mg/dL HDL                                 38 mg/dL LDL                               168 mg/dL Triglyceride                  286mg/dL Ratio                              4.4 Fasting Lipid Panel (yesterday) Total cholesterol     152 mg/dL HDL                          45 mg/dL LDL                           81 mg/dL Triglyceride          110 mg/dL Ratio                       1.8 A1c                          5.3% What, if any, changes to the clinical management plan are indicated at this time. 

Select the correct answer:    A 65-year-old Black adult was…

Select the correct answer:    A 65-year-old Black adult was found with a blood pressure of 154/94 during a welcome to Medicare physical. A confirmatory blood pressure of 148/88 is found 1 week later. The patient has no other known chronic conditions, and follow-up renal and diabetes screenings were normal. The patient is taking no regularly prescribed medications and is allergic to sulfa. The patient is 210 pounds and 72 inches tall (BMI 28.5). The primary care nurse practitioner should immediately incorporate which of the following interventions into the patient’s clinical management plan?