Mr. Tidd has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), in whom pro…
Mr. Tidd has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), in whom prostate carcinoma has been ruled out, 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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Cyndi, a 35 yo female patient (NKDA) presents to your office for assessment of six thickened toenails located on her right and left feet that she noticed beginning 1 year ago. Greater than 75% of each nail is affected. She has tried applying tea tree oil daily on her toenails for two months with no improvement. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses her with onychomycosis. What is the first line treatment for her condition?
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John Price is an 75 year old male patient that comes to you and you diagnose him with depression. He has no known allergies. You have decided to prescribe an SSRI. What is one prescribing pearl when prescribing medications for the geriatric patient.
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