A patient is being started on statin therapy. What should be considered in choosing which statin to use?

What is the onset of action of short-acting insulin such as lispro and aspart?

A 56-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of painful, itchy rash over her trunk. Examination reveals linear vesicular lesions that do not cross the midline and are distributed over the posterior thorax. This presentation is most consistent with                        

Todd is a 52-year-old male with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension who was recently diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. After discussion with his physician, he agrees to try adjusting his diet to include more iron. After several months, there is no improvement in Todd’s condition. His primary care physician prescribes an initial dose of ferrous sulfate 325 mg by mouth twice daily. Which important factors should be considered prior to Todd initiating ferrous sulfate therapy? 

What is the onset of action of short-acting insulin such as lispro and aspart?

Which monitoring is needed for iron replacement therapy? 

Which of the following hypoglycemic agents have been associated with weight loss?

Which of the following antihypertensive medications should not be used as a first-line treatment for a person with essential hypertension and no other medical conditions?  

A 52-year-old man who suffers from angina when he climbs stairs or participates in similar activities receives a prescription for nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate). He is instructed to take a tablet 1 or 2 minutes before he expects to climb stairs to prevent the angina. What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin that prevents angina from developing in this patient?

A 74-year-old man who self-describes himself as being African-American is taking metoprolol, losartan, furosemide, and digoxin to treat his heart failure. However, he still has some symptoms of heart failure. The most appropriate drug to add to this patient’s drugs is