For the lateral thoracic spine projection to see that entire vertebral section, the CR will enter which vertebral level?

Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Vicodin) from the urgent care provider.  What education is most important to provide when prescribing Vicodin? 

Ralph Z., a 34 yr old male comes to clinic today complaining of non-productive cough that started last evening. This morning he woke with aching from the top of his head to his feet, and also feels weak – says he feels like he has “been hit by a truck.” Coughing worsens his headache. He also feels feverish although he has not taken his temperature. He feels too ill to go to work, and he rarely misses work. Also, he rarely comes to clinic, but really wants something to help his symptoms and help him get back to work. History reveals no chronic illnesses and no current medications. He has no known drug allergies. Habits: nonsmoker; 2-3 beers on weekends; no illicit drugs. In clinic his temperature is 102.6. His physical exam is consistent with a clinical diagnosis of influenza. You do not have access to a rapid influenza test in your rural clinic, but you know from your local health department that there have been several laboratory confirmed cases of influenza type B in the community.  You consider an antiviral medication for Ralph Z. Which antiviral medication would be most appropriate in this case? 

Your patient presents with atopic dermatitis on the face, which potency of topical steroid would you prescribe to be used?    

Which medication used to treat depression has the least risk for “sexual side effects”? 

A women who is not pregnant and not breastfeeding has unexplained “mild production” from her left breast.  Which endocrine abnormality is the most likely cause?  

All of the following statements about the Beer’s List are true except:

You are working in a Substance Abuse Clinic today and are reviewing the information provided in recent training about the five strategies to prevent overdose. What strategies do you focus on with each client to assess risk and/or prevent overdose? (Select all that apply).

J.S. a 62 yo female who presents with concerns about anxiety. She has been to counseling and through brain training. She feels she has been successful in managing her anxiety. However, she is a new grandmother and is anticipating starting to babysit her 3-month old grandson a couple times a week starting in a month. She shares she has started to become anxious about the thought of this and wonders if you would write a script for “something for her anxiety”. Her PHQ-9 today is 2/10, so no sign of depression associated with the anxiety and she has never been treated for depression in the past. You do not have a DEA number and discuss prescribing Buspirone 10 mg, one tablet PO three times a day.  Before J.S. accepts the prescription she asks you to explain why buspirone is a good medication to try, select the answer that is most accurate.     

Correctly fill out the following prescription form for one of the drugs you would prescribe to Julie G. for her Asthma based on the guideline you found.   Rx Nursing Clinic Rx  University of Missouri  School of Nursing ——————————————————————————————— ANP’s Name: Address:  Phone Number: Collaborative Physician’s Name: Address:  Phone Number:   Date: Name: Address:   Rx: Sig:   Disp:  (VOID EXAMPLE ONLY) ———————————————————————————————- ____________________ _______________________ Provider’s Signature Provider’s Signature Substitution Permitted  Dispense as Written   Refill _____ times No Safety cap _____