A patient who is taking metronidazole calls the nurse to report severe nausea and vomiting along with heart palpitations. What should the nurse do?

You see a 34-year-old man with atopic dermatitis localized primarily on the arms who complains of severe itching. The condition becomes worse at night and interferes with his sleep. What do you recommend?

Your client tells you that his nitroglycerin tablets give him headaches.  What is your BEST response?

A patient who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid medication reports having a sore tongue. The provider notes white spots on the patient’s tongue and oral mucous membranes. What should the provider teach the patient?

NM is a 23-year-old white female with a history of exercise-induced asthma (EIA). She runs 7 days a week, on a year-round basis. The EIA affects her only during her runs. What is the best therapy for EIA?

A patient has been taking an opioid analgesic for 2 weeks after a minor outpatient procedure. At a follow-up clinic visit, the patient tells the primary care NP that he took extra doses for the past 2 days because of increased pain and wants an early refill of the medication. What should the NP suspect?

A 56 y/o man diagnosed with a MRSA infection reports that he has never “not finished” an antibiotic and has always followed the instructions.  Why is he now experiencing antibiotic resistance?

A 22-year-old woman taking a 35-mcg ethinyl estradiol combined oral contraceptive calls after forgetting to take her pills for 2 consecutive days. She is 2 weeks into the pack. What should you advise her to do?

A nurse is caring for a patient that has emphysema. Which acid/base imbalance is the patient MOST likely to have?

A patient reports having an acute onset of low back pain associated with lifting a heavy object the day before. Besides advising the patient to rest and apply ice, what should the primary care NP prescribe?