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A patient is newly diagnosed with moderate to severe migrain…

A patient is newly diagnosed with moderate to severe migraine headaches that requires pharmacologic treatment. Which medication class is considered the first-line agents for the treatment of migraine headache?

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A patient with otitis media is treated for 10 days with amox…

A patient with otitis media is treated for 10 days with amoxicillin. At the follow-up visit, the primary care provider notes bilateral erythematous, bulging tympanic membranes. What should the primary care provider prescribe at this time?

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The primary care provider is performing a routine wellness e…

The primary care provider is performing a routine wellness examination for a 22-year-old patient and notes that they did not receive the DTaP series as a child. The provider should:

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A patient who was recently diagnosed with COPD comes to the…

A patient who was recently diagnosed with COPD comes to the primary care office for a follow-up evaluation after beginning treatment with a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) as needed for dyspnea. The patient reports occasional mild exertional dyspnea but is able to sleep well. The patient’s FEV1 is 85% of the predicted airflow limitation severity according to the GOLD classification, with an oxygen saturation of 96%. What should the primary care provider recommend?

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A family of an adolescent patient taking phentermine/topiram…

A family of an adolescent patient taking phentermine/topiramate extended release over the last month for weight loss is experiencing palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and dry mouth. What action should the primary care provider take at this time?

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A patient presents with a BMI of 35 and a fasting plasma glu…

A patient presents with a BMI of 35 and a fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL. The patient also has elevated triglycerides and a history of myocardial infarction. The primary care provider plans to initiate dietary and lifestyle counseling along with a weight management medication. Which medication should the provider consider prescribing?

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Which of the following statements concerning clopidogrel is…

Which of the following statements concerning clopidogrel is true?

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A patient who has been prescribed nicotine nasal spray for s…

A patient who has been prescribed nicotine nasal spray for smoking cessation asks the primary care provider what the minimum effective dose of the spray should be used. What is the provider’s best response?

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A patient post-op knee replacement hasn’t had a bowel moveme…

A patient post-op knee replacement hasn’t had a bowel movement in 4 days despite psyllium administration, prune juice, and increased mobility. The nurse prepares to administer bisacodyl. The nurse explains this medication works by: 

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A 44 year-old patient with schizophrenia has been on risperi…

A 44 year-old patient with schizophrenia has been on risperidone for 14 years. The patient’s last Hgb A1C was 9%, fasting glucose was 180, and cholesterol was substantially elevated. The RN expects the provider to order which of the following medications for cholesterol and insulin sensitivity management? Select all that apply. 

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