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before prescribing phentermine a through drug history should be taken including for the use of sertonergic agents such as selective serotonin re uptake inhibitors (SSRI's) and St Johns wart due to (... ANS- risk of Serotonin syndrome A primary care NP sees a patient who is being treated for heart failure with digoxin, a loop diuretic, and an ACE inhibitor. The patient reports having nausea. The NP notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg. The NP should: (ANS- obtain a digoxin level before pt takes another dose drug cost of therapy include (ANS- pain and suffering due to inadequate drug therapy A patient is in the clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting that has lasted 2 to 3 days. The patient has dry oral mucous membranes, a blood pressure of 90/56 mm Hg, a pulse of 96 beats per minute, and a temperature of 38.8° C. The primary care NP notes a capillary refill of greater than 3 seconds. The NP should: (ANS- admit for IV re-hydration A primary care NP is performing a pre-visit health history on a new patient. The patient reports taking vitamins every day. The NP should: (ANS- ask Pt to bring all vitamin bottles to clinic appointment A woman has severe IBS and takes hyoscyamine sulfate (Levsin), simethicone (Phazyme), and a TCA. She reports having continued severe diarrhea. The primary care NP should: (ANS- refer to a gastroenterology for endoscopy A patient is given a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. A laboratory test confirms the presence of Helicobacter pylori. The primary care NP orders a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) before meals twice daily, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin. After 14 days of treatment, H. pyloriis still present. The NP should order: (ANS- a PPI, amoxocillin, and metronidazole for 14 days [Show More]

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