Patients who are on chronic long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy require monitoring for:   1. Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 and calcium deficiency   2.Folate and magnesium deficiency   3.Elevated uric acid levels leading to gout   4. Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia   Question 2   Patients taking antacids should be educated regarding these drugs, including […]

Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis by selectively:   1. Inhibiting magnesium resorption in the kidneys   2.Increasing calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract   3. Acting on the bone to inhibit osteoblast activity   4. Acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone   Question 2   Inadequate vitamin D intake can […]

Which of the following medications prevents the seizures and delirium tremens associated with alcohol withdrawal?   1. Clonidine   2. Lorazepam   3.Ethanol supplementation   4.Barbiturates   Question 2   The first-line medication(s) for alcohol withdrawal is/are:   1. Valproates   2. Benzodiazepines   3.Carbamazepine   4.Clonidine   Question 3   Why is taking paroxetine […]

Medications used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include:   1. Inhaled beta 2 agonists   2. Inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium)   3. Inhaled corticosteroids   4. All of the above   Question 2   Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:   1. Increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists […]

Ashley comes to the clinic with a request for oral contraceptives. She has successfully used oral contraceptives before and has recently started dating a new boyfriend so would like to restart contraception. She denies recent intercourse and has a negative urine pregnancy test in the clinic. An appropriate plan of care would be:   1. […]

What physical assessment is required prior to initiating a new hypertensive patient on an ACE?   1. Distal pulse intensity   2.Carotid bruits   3.Pulse deficit   4.Renal bruits   Question 2   Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason for it must be correct. […]

Attenuated vaccines are also known as:   1.Killed vaccines   2.Booster vaccines   3.Inactivated vaccines   4. Live vaccines   Question 2   Recombinant influenza vaccine (Flucelvax, Flublok) may be administered annually to:   1. Patients with an egg allergy   2. Pregnant adolescent patients   3. Patients age six weeks or older   4. […]

Overcoming Health Care Barriers Case Study   Assignment Content   This week you learned about how sexuality impacts all aspects of life throughout the life span with a focus on health care for the lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LBTQ) population. Now it’s time to practice your skills by completing a case study.   Complete […]

Intimate Partner Violence Case Study   Assignment Content   This week you learned about several concepts with a focus on intimate partner violence and sexual assault. To apply your knowledge, you will complete a case study and answer related questions.   Complete the case study by answering the prompts associated with the scenario in a […]

Providing Care: Women’s Health   Pick one of the following topics and respond in a minimum of 175 words:   Identify cultures or specific populations that are more likely to be at risk for intimate partner violence.   According to your textbook, what are the cycles of intimate partner violence?   How would you approach […]