An elderly patient with chronic constipation reports long-te…
An elderly patient with chronic constipation reports long-term use of an over the counter laxative to facilitate bowel movements and adds, “If I don’t take it, I can’t go on my own and get really uncomfortable abdominal pain.” Based on the patient’s report, you suspect they are using ________________.
Read DetailsA 70-year-old patient with stable COPD who is new to the cli…
A 70-year-old patient with stable COPD who is new to the clinic reports taking a 10 mg prednisone tablet daily for several years. Based on a firm understanding of corticosteroid use, the MSN-RN acknowledges that the provider should:
Read DetailsChristy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma. She…
Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma. She has been prescribed one puff daily of beclomethasone (QVAR) metered-dose inhaler (MDI), an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), and two puffs of her rescue inhaler, albuterol (ProAir) MDI, 15 minutes before exercise and as needed for wheezing. Teaching regarding her inhalers includes:
Read DetailsA patient reports having episodes of dizziness, nausea, and…
A patient reports having episodes of dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness and describes a sensation of the room spinning when these occur. The primary care NP will refer the patient to a specialist who, after diagnostic testing, is likely to prescribe:
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