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A 76-year-old patient lives independently and has no major chronic disease. Which statement is most accurate?

A child takes short-acting methylphenidate at 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM. School performance is better, but sleep onset has become difficult. Which change is most appropriate?

A 24-year-old nonsmoking woman wants highly effective reversible contraception and says she would rather not depend on daily adherence. Which option is most appropriate?

A postmenopausal patient reports vaginal dryness and dyspareunia without another clear cause. Which treatment is most appropriate?

A 27-year-old nonpregnant woman has acute uncomplicated cystitis and no medication allergies. Which outpatient antibiotic is a common first-line option?

A 5-year-old child needs medication therapy for an acute infection. Which prescribing principle is most important?

A pregnant patient says, “I stopped all prescription medications, but I am still taking natural products because those are safer.” Which APRN response is best?

A 72-year-old patient with hypertension had ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema several years ago. Which medication is least appropriate now?

A patient calls the clinic because she missed two active combined oral contraceptive pills this week and had unprotected intercourse yesterday. Which recommendation is most appropriate?

A 20-year-old patient is considering depot medroxyprogesterone and asks what to expect if she chooses it. Which counseling point is most appropriate?