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When evaluating the blood pressure on both the arms and legs of an infant who has a diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta, which of the following is the correct finding?

What is the recommendation when treating high triglycerides over 190?

When evaluating the blood pressure on both the arms and legs of an infant who has a diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta, which of the following is the correct finding?

A possible side effect from the use of nifedipine (Procardia XL) is:

Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner avoid when treating patients with emphysema?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary artery disease?  

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary artery disease?  

Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of:

The NP is seeing a patient diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis. You know that patients with allergic conjunctivitis have which type of discharge?

Terry, a 42-year-old black man who just moved into the area, comes into the clinic for a new client visit. He brings his medical records from his previous health care provider; the records show a blood pressure of 140/104 mm Hg on 2 separate occasions. Recent laboratory tests (complete blood count, chemistry profile, urinalysis, and thyroid-stimulating hormone) are normal. A recent electrocardiogram shows normal sinus rhythm with left ventricular hypertrophy. He denies any medical problems and tells you he has never been diagnosed with hypertension. He is not taking any medications, does not smoke, and drinks about 2 beers a day. He is currently unemployed. His blood pressure today is 150/110 mm Hg. Your next step would be to: