Identify the correct clinical application(s) for each question below using the following pharmacokinetic terms: “absorption,” “distribution,” “metabolism,” “excretion,” “half-life,” “steady-state.”   Answer the following questions in a minimum of 175-300 words:   Why is a Z pack of 5 days an adequate treatment for pneumonia?   Why does a patient starting on levothyroxine need to […]

Protein Pump Inhibitors and H2 Blockers   Answer the following questions in a minimum of 175-300 words:   What is the difference in mechanism of action between a PPI and an H2 blocker? Please explain.   Which one offers more blockade of hydrochloric acid?   Why do most of the PPIs need to be prescribed […]

Prescribing for Osteoporosis   The Bisphosphonates is the most common drug class used for osteoporosis treatment; there are four drugs in this class. Review the following scenario to answer the questions provided:   Scenario:   You have a 58-year-old Asian patient that had a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA):   T score of -3.5 (hip), T […]

Prescribing for Depression   Answer the following questions in a minimum of 175-300 words:   What is the rationale for having a patient complete a tool for depression or anxiety before prescribing a drug?   You are prescribing a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) for depression. Choose two of the following and discuss:   What […]

The Importance of Mechanism of Action for COPD and Asthma   Answer the following questions in a minimum of 175-300 words:   Which core defect of asthma does a SABA address?   Which core defect of asthma does an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) or ICS/LABA address?   What is important for the patient to know? Why? […]

Headaches and Chronic Pain Syndrome   Address one of the following, Patient A or Patient B, and respond to the prompt:   Patient A   You have a 42-year-old female patient present to your clinic with a many year history of “headaches”. Identify and discuss at least one question you may ask this patient regarding […]

Antibiotic resistance continues to be a serious and legitimate concern in medicine and the community.   Address one of the following, Patient A or Patient B, and respond to the prompt:   Patient A   Patient A is a 14-year-old boy accompanied by his mother to your clinic after several days of sneezing, coughing, and […]

Your patient presents to the clinic today and you notice in their chart that they continue to smoke after multiple discussions to quit. He is African American, 52 years old and has a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia. His BP is 138/88 on medication. His most recent cholesterol values are Total Cholesterol 250, HDL 38, […]

Sexual Dysfunction   Option #1 Sexual dysfunction is an important component in a person’s health that can be taboo and difficult to discuss in the clinic setting.   Address the following:   Review the pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction (ED) and discuss any potential causes of the condition.   Why should you be concerned with cardiovascular […]

You review lab results with a patient. They are having mild symptoms of fatigue, constipation, and weight gain. The results are:   TSH- 4.8 (0.4-4.0mIU/L)   T4- 6.0 (4.6-12 ug/dl)   Address the following:   What is the possible diagnosis? Would you treat this? Why?   Discuss relevant pathophysiology for this thyroid scenario.   What […]