A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus has persiste…
A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus has persistent hyperglycemia despite metformin therapy. His history is significant for New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III heart failure. The nurse practitioner is considering adding rosiglitazone. Which condition is a contraindication to prescribing rosiglitazone?
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A 24-year-old woman who is 12 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis infection by NAAT. She reports a history of anaphylaxis to azithromycin and erythromycin (macrolides). According to current CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, which treatment is the most appropriate?
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Sheryl Crow is a 38-year-old woman who presents with recurrent episodes of abdominal cramping associated with intermittent diarrhea. She reports that the abdominal discomfort improves following defecation. After excluding alarm features and other gastrointestinal disorders, she is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Which antispasmodic medication is most appropriate for the management of her abdominal cramping and intestinal spasms?
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