Why is it important to know the GFR prior to prescribing drugs for a patient, especially the elderly or patients with comorbidities?

A patient has loss of urine with activity that causes increase in intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing or exercise has which of the following types or urinary incontinence?  

Which of the following tests would you order for an older diabetic male with the following CBC results? Hgb 11g/dL, Hct 38%, and an MVC of 105 fl. His reticulocyte count is normal.

Mr. Keel has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and is placed on fluoxetine 20 mg for his depression.  For the nurse practitioner to effectively monitor his use of the medication which of the following actions should be part of ongoing care?

  What is the most important cause of iron deficiency in adults?

A 55 year old female presents with acute cystitis. She is very active, runs daily and has no comorbid diseases. She is, however, allergic to Sulfa. Which of the following therapies is most appropriate?  

The signs and symptoms of dementia may include all of the following EXCEPT:

A patient presents with a hemoglobin of 9.4. The indices are otherwise normal save for an MCV of 106. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the anemia?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding adolescent suicide?

Let us try a multiple-choice type question. What is the name of the proctoring system used in this course?