A 31-year-old patient has a positive IGRA, no symptoms, and a normal chest x-ray. Which treatment approach is generally preferred when LTBI treatment is indicated and no contraindication is present?

A patient has made several unsuccessful quit attempts and asks whether switching to e-cigarettes is the best next step. Which response is most appropriate?

A 63-year-old woman takes metformin and empagliflozin. She reports vulvovaginal itching and dysuria but no fever or flank pain. Which medication is most likely contributing to her symptoms?

A patient with type 2 diabetes asks how semaglutide lowers glucose. Which explanation is most accurate?

A 43-year-old woman has obesity and hypertension. She has worked on nutrition and physical activity for several months without enough improvement. Which next step is most appropriate?

A 67-year-old woman has osteoporosis, chronic GERD, and a history of esophagitis. Which medication is least appropriate to start first?

A 52-year-old patient has an LDL of 196 mg/dL and triglycerides of 180 mg/dL. Which medication is the best initial choice?

A 34-year-old patient takes a combined oral contraceptive and is starting rifampin for latent tuberculosis infection. Which counseling point is most important?

A patient says, “I just want a quick diet pill for a few weeks.” Which APRN response is best?

A 59-year-old man takes metformin and semaglutide. He asks whether both medications affect weight the same way. Which response is best?