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Question 1 A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert cautions against using antacids while taking th... e drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may: A. alter drug absorption. B. alter drug distribution. C. lead to drug toxicity. D. increase stomach upset. 0.3 points Question 2 A patient will begin taking two drugs that are both protein-bound. The primary care NP should: A. stagger the doses of drugs to be given 1 hour apart. B. prescribe increased doses of both drugs. C. monitor drug levels, actions, and side effects. D. teach the patient to increase intake of protein. 0.3 points Question 3 The knowledge of how age, race, and gender may affect drug excretion is based on an understanding of: A. bioavailability. B. pharmacokinetics. C. pharmacodynamics. D. anatomy and physiology. 0.3 points Question 4 A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The NP should explain that the inhaled form: A. has reduced bioavailability. B. provides dosing that is easier to regulate. C. is absorbed less quickly. D. has fewer systemic side effects. 0.3 points Question 5 The primary care NP is performing a physical examination on a 6-month-old infant with cerebral palsy who has not had previous immunizations. The NP plans to begin vaccinations and should include: A. TD vaccine only. B [Show More]

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