Before the nurse practitioner prescribes hormone replacement therapy, which clinical approach should have the highest priority?

A patient has been taking hydrochlorothiazide for one month and now has leg cramps and “feel tired all the time.” What will the nurse practitioner consider as the cause of the client’s symptoms?

A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction is complaining of bloody taste. On assessment, the nurse practitioner notes bleeding gums. Which of the following medications is likely the cause?

A patient who recently stopped taking oral contraceptives seeks conception counseling. Which statement by the nurse practitioner accurately reflects the conception safety after discontinuing oral contraceptives?”

A patient has been diagnosed with metabolic acidosis secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis. The most recent blood gas indicates a pH of 7.2. How should the hospitalist nurse practitioner respond?

A woman with a seven-month history of gastroesophageal reflux disease presents to the clinic. She is taking lansoprazole 15-mg tablet once daily and ranitidine 20 mg for breakthrough symptoms. Her symptoms are still present three to four days per week, and it is interfering in her daily life. She denies drinking alcohol or eating spicy food; she was adherent to her medication. An endoscopy evaluation reveals no ulcers or erosion. What is the best drug regimen for the patient?

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?

A nurse practitioner is evaluating a young adult who reports heaviness in her chest after taking a selective serotonin receptor agonist. What action will the nurse practitioner take?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing antiarrhythmic medications. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner is not correct?

A pregnant patient with a headache and blood pressure of 156/97 presents to your clinic. Which of the following medications would not be a consideration?