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The physical assessment findings of spider angiomas, palmar erythema, peripheral edema, ascites and change in mental status are consistent with which of the following disorders?

Which antibiotic has been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, including: tendinopathy and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system disturbances?

A 62 y/o male is scheduled for an orthopedic procedure in 1 week. The prepare clinic asked him to discontinue all his medications prior to surgery. He presents to the clinic with symptoms of chest pain, diaphoresis, nausea, and dizziness. You review his medication list and are concerned about abrupt discontinuation of which of the following medications?

A 55 y/o male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes presents to the clinic today. He is complaining of fatigue, muscle weakness/pain, and oliguria. Laboratory analysis reveals elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, and CPK 10 times the upper limit of normal. Which medication may be contributing to his constellation of symptoms?

The nurse practitioner starting a patient on warfarin therapy for a newly diagnosed deep vein thrombosis would also be required to start which medication?

A 3 y/o pediatric patient with no known drug allergies presents to the clinic with acute otitis media. The nurse practitioner should choose which medication as first line therapy to treat the condition?

The nurse practitioner is asked by a male patient to consider prescribing the erectile dysfunction medication, sildenafil (Viagra). Which medication is considered contraindicated for use in combination with sildenafil due to the risk of life-threatening hypotension?

When a nurse practitioner switches between opioids (for example morphine oral to oxycodone oral) he/she should prescribe the new opioid at?

A 52 y/o female is prescribed triple therapy (Clarithromycin + Pantoprazole + Metronidazole) for Helicobacter pylori eradication. She chronically takes warfarin (Coumadin) and is followed by the anticoagulation clinic. The nurse practitioner should expect the following results to occur with the patient’s INR

According to the ACC/AHA Clinical Guidelines discussed in class, a 66 y/o cardiac patient post myocardial infarction should be prescribed which medication as secondary prevention for clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?