GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed with a DVT after he was on a long haul airline flight. The prescriber decided to initiate treatment with apixaban. What is the appropriate dose?

During a clinic visit, a patient complains of muscle aches and pains. They have HTN, hyperlipidemia and chronic stable angina. They are on the following medications: lisinopril 10mg daily, aspirin 81mg daily, simvastatin 80mg daily, and metoprolol succinate 25mg daily. Which of their medications is most likely to cause the muscle aches and pains?

Which of the following statements are true concerning heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)? MARK ALL THAT APPLY

GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed with a DVT after he was on a long haul airline flight. The prescriber decided to use enoxaparin for initial treatment. What is the dose of enoxaparin that GP should receive?

What non-statin agent is generally recommended first line in patients with clinical ASCVD with less than expected LDL reduction while on a statin?

What is the mechanism of action of rivaroxaban?

What is an advantage of LMWH over unfractionated heparin?

Which of the following conditions are considered a type of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)? MARK ALL THAT APPLY

ML is a 31 year old Caucasian female with history of HTN. She is currently taking Lisinopril 10mg/day. During her clinic visit, a pregnancy test is performed to follow up on a positive home pregnancy test. The results confirm a pregnancy. Her BP today is 162/105. Which one of the following is the best therapy for her BP at this time?

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY. This question is optional. Answering can earn you up to 2 extra credit points. Incorrect answers will not harm your grade. Describe the Inverted U Hypothesis