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1. Question: Which of the following presents with an insidious onset over months to years? 2. Question: According to the Alzheimer's disease reasoning algorithm, what is the next step for patients without impairment of multiple cognitive functions? 3. Question: Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? 4. Question: Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent feeling of pervasive sadness? 5. Question: An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appoint...

1. Question: Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? 2. Question: An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appointment. The mother reports the daughter will not provide assistance with her activities of daily living. As a result the mother has poor hygiene, has lost weight, and is not taking medications as prescribed. The nurse practitioner diagnoses the patient with which of the following? 3. Question: Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent fe...

1. Question: Menopause management is based on which of the following? 2. Question: How does the female anatomy make women more susceptible to UTIs? 3. Question: The nurse practitioner considers which of the following when discussing causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) with a 70-year-old male? 4. Question: Which of the following is a non-hormonal option for vasomotor symptoms? 5. Question: What bacteria colony count is required to diagnose uncomplicated cystitis in the asymptomatic patient?

1. Question: Which diagnosis below refers to hyperglycemic state that does not meet criteria for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis? 2. Question: Which of the following occurs commonly in Type 2 diabetes? 3. Question: Which of the following laboratory results meets criteria for diagnosis of diabetes? 4. Question: Which “P” is a component of “the 3 P’s” of diabetes mellitus? 5. Question: The nurse practitioner student is reviewing the lab results from an annual exam. The CMP fasting glucos...

1. Question: Which med used as treatment in the maintenance of bipolar disorder? 2. Question: What is a disadvantage of pharmacologic treatment of insomnia ? 3. Question: Periods of increased activity, when the patient did not seem to need to sleep or reports of being very productive and not needing sleep, are symptoms of which of thefollowing? 4. Question: Symptoms of depression, which are distinct to the elderly, include which of the following? 5. Question: The criteria for diagnosing gene...

1. Question: The cytochrome P system involves enzymes that are generally 2. Question: The percentage of the FVC expired in one second 3. Question: The best recommendation for a patient who states they have no equipment to exercise would be 4. Question: A common auscultatory finding in advanced CHF is: 5. Question: Patient education for the COPD patient is essential. The nurse practitioner knows that COPD education includes all except 6. Question: What is the most common valvular heart dise...

Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the elderly. • List the definitions of polypharmacy you encounter in your assigned reading. Include an additional reference from an evidence based practice journal article or national guideline. • Discuss three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a risk factor. Riskfactors are different than adverse drug reactions. ADRs can be a result of polypharmacy, and is important, but ADRs are no...

NR 601 Week 1 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Polypharmacy Discussion, Weekly Clinical Goal

1. Question:Men who are prescribed phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for erectile dysfunction should be educated regarding the adverse effects of the drug which includes the following: 2. Question: Which of the following factors influence medication adherence in pediatric patients? 3. Question: In geriatric patients, the percentage of body fat is increased. What are the pharmacologic implications of this physiologic change? 4. Question: Which of the following accurately describes t...

NR 566 Week 7 Ground Rounds Presentation Peer Responses

1. Question:A 31-year-old female presents to the clinic with a malodorous vaginal discharge and is confirmedto have Trichomonas infection. Which of the following should the Nurse Practitioner prescribe? 2. Question: Obese women may have increased risk of failure with which contraceptive method? 3. Question: Which of the following medications has the longest half-life? 4. Question: A 20-year-old, sexually active female calls the office to report that she missed 2 doses of theactive pills in he...

NR 566 Week 6 Grand Rounds Presentation Part 1 - MENOPAUSE

This is a required but not graded discussion. What is something you have found interesting in this course so far that you were not familiar with or felt confident about? This topic is closed for comments. Search entries or author Filter replies by unread Collapse Subdiscussion Eboni Murphy Eboni Murphy Jan 31, 2021Jan 31 at 9:59am What is something you have found interesting in this course so far that you were not familiar with or felt confident about?

Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria: 1. Presentation & Diagnosis o What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea) associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3. o How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed? o What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best ...

1. Question: In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for which of the following medications? 2. Question: A 28-year-old female patient (BMI 28) presents to the clinic for her annual physical with no complaints. Which of the following subjective findings from the history should prompt the clinician to screen for diabetes? 3. Question: Insulin lowers blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms? 4. Question: When methimazole is starte...

1. Question:A 68-year-old female has been just diagnosed with osteoporosis and has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following should the clinician include in the patient's education? 2. Question: The onset, peak and duration of isophane insulin (NPH) is which of the following? 3. Question: Insulin lowers blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms? 4. Question: Which of the following statements regarding insulin is true? 5. Question: A 28-year-old female patient...

Problem-basedlearningisamethodologydesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopthereasoningprocessused inclinicalpracticethroughproblemsolvingactualpatientproblemsinthesamemannerastheyoccurin practice. The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ clinical reasoning skills using a case-based learning exercise. Through participation in an online discussion forum, students identify learning issues in a self-directed manner which facilitates learning for the entiregroup. Activity Learning Outcomes Th...

1. Question:A 31-year old female has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium). Which of the following is true regarding loperamide? 2. Question: Which non-pharmacological intervention is an appropriate lifestyle modification for infants and children? 3. Question: Which of the following medications can affect lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tone and worsen GERD symptoms? 4. Question: Which of the following is the mechanism of action for antacids? 5. Question: Which of...

1. Question:A 17-year old male used clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for athlete's foot last year and he developed a red, itchy rash consistent with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athlete's foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for this patient? 2. Question: Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a 3-year old with an upper respiratory infection? 3. Question: When prescribing acyclovir, patients should be educated on which of the following? 4. Question:...

1. Question:A 24-year-old female has been diagnosed with a lower urinary tract infection. She ishealthy, afebrile, and has not used antibiotics in the previous 6 months. She has drug allergies to sulfa (hives) and penicillin (angioedema). Which of the following would be the best choice of antibiotic for the nurse practitioner to prescribe? 2. Question: The Centers for Disease Control recommends all newborn infants receive prophylactic administration of which medication within 1 hour of birth? ...

NR 565 Week 2 Assignment; State Specific Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances - Georgia Board of Nursing

1. Question:Which of the following pharmacokinetic factors exhibits racial differences? 2. Question: According to the U.S. Office of Minority Health, poor health outcomes among African Americans are attributed to which of the following? 3. Question: Which of the following is an excitatory amino acid (aka excitatory neurotransmitter)? 4. Question: According to the National Standards of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, which of the following statements regarding an interpre...

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