David age 54 with a history of gouty arthritis comes to the…
David age 54 with a history of gouty arthritis comes to the clinic with acute pain and swelling of the great toe. The patient is not currently taking any medications but said that he once took a gout medication with many side effects such as nausea and vomiting. The primary care NP should prescribe:
Read DetailsRonnie an adolescent male is in for his well-child checkup,…
Ronnie an adolescent male is in for his well-child checkup, the NP notes approximately 20 papules and comedones and 10 pustules on the patient’s face, chest, and back. The patient has not tried any over-the-counter products to treat these lesions. The NP should begin treatment with:
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Mr. Tidd has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Prostate carcinoma has been ruled out. He asks the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about beginning drug therapy to treat his symptoms. The NP notes that he consistently has blood pressure readings around 145/90 mm Hg. The NP should prescribe:
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