Which statement is the scientific rationale for administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to a client diagnosed with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD)?

What effect allows finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) and dutasteride (Avodart) to be helpful in the treatment of BPH?

​Big Data Enterprises borrows $10,000 from Creditworthy Loans, Inc., but cannot repay the loan when it comes due. Creditworthy refuses to extend the time for repayment unless Big Data can provide an acceptable surety. Dependable Capital, LLC, agrees to act as a surety for the loan after Big Data offers Dependable a stake in the company and shows Dependable financial statements, compiled with Creditworthy’s assistance, that misrepresent Big Data’s financial situation. Later, Big Data again defaults on repayment of the loan, and Creditworthy files a suit against Dependable to collect the amount of the debt. Is Dependable liable? Why or why not?

JR is a candidate for bethanechol therapy due to a recent diagnosis of neurogenic bladder. Which concurrent medical illness is an absolute contraindication to the use of bethanechol?

Patient AJ is a 50-year-old female with severe hepatic disease, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and hepatitis B. Today she comes to your clinic with complaints of itchy feet. Upon closer examination, the doctor determines that AJ has tinea pedis and onychomycosis. AJ is really concerned because it is almost sandal season and she is embarrassed by her diagnosis. What do you recommend to treat her tinea pedis?

In an older adult with type 2 DM with gastroparesis, the use of which medication should be avoided?

CC is a 46-year-old male who has been treated with diazepam 5 mg twice daily for his anxiety disorder for approximately 20 years. The prescriber would like to switch CC’s medication to an SSRI, but is concerned about discontinuing the diazepam. How long can CC anticipate the taper of his diazepam to take?

​If a debtor does not pay a mechanic’s lien, the debtor’s property can be sold to sat-isfy the debt.

What assessment data should be collected prior to a patient beginning anticonvulsant therapy? Select all that apply.

Which patients would be an appropriate candidate for treatment with teriparatide (Forteo)?