An African-American patient who is obese, but no other co-morbid conditions, has persistent blood pressure readings greater than 150/95 mm Hg despite treatment with a thiazide diuretic. The primary care NP should consider prescribing a(n):

The primary care NP is preparing to prescribe sildenafil for a man who has erectile dysfunction. The NP should remember to tell this patient:

Kate is a 16-year-old patient who reports feeling hopeless and sad. Kate’s parent reports increased aggression and a decline in school performance. After a thorough history and physical exam the NP should consider prescribing:

You are seeing a women who is menopausal and has a history of thromboembolic disease.  Based on this information you know that:

Wilma is an 80 year old with urinary incontinence. You prescribe oxybutynin chloride. When teaching Wilma about this medication,  you should tell her:

Mark, a 59 year old male was diagnosed with exertional angina and has a prescription for nitroglycerin 0.4 mg. sublingual every 5 minutes up to three doses with anginal episodes.   The NP counsels Mark to do the following if his chest begins to hurt with exercise or emotional stress: 

An older patient with a history of hypertension and coronary bypass surgery has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Initial medication selection would be:

When should you refer your patient to a psychiatric provider?

When providing a woman with education regarding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during and after menopause, the nurse should include information that low hormone levels:

Adrenal insufficiency can be the result of: