A male patient who has been taking a histamine 2 blocker for several months reports decreased libido and breast swelling. What will the nurse do first?

Which treatments can be useful for psoriasis vulgaris?

SD is a 35-year-old male currently in week 10 of treatment for his first episode of major depressive disorder. Although he reports some improvement in mood, he describes “not feeling as good” when compared to how he felt before the depression began. He also mentions that he saw a TV commercial for quetiapine (Seroquel) to use as an “add-on” to his antidepressant and is now interested in using it along with his current prescription for fluoxetine 10 mg (the dose on which he started). What would you recommend for this patient?

When prescribing tretinoin (Retin-A*), what does the nurse practitioner (NP) advises the patient to do?

What is the mechanism of action for sulfonylureas?

Which statement is consistent with the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) regarding the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for a child with asthma?

What is the primary purpose of professional licensure?

A 37 y/o nurse with no significant past medical history has a positive (more than 10mm) TB skin test but a normal chest x-ray.  She is employed full time at the local hospital.  Which medication therapy, if any, should this patient receive? 

Appropriate oral antimicrobial therapy for otitis externa with an accompanying facial cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy includes a course of which oral medication?

A 68 y/o woman has contracted a Staphylococcus epidermidis infection that is methicillin sensitive.  An infectious disease consultant recommends the use of a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.  That patient wants to know which medications are included in this category so she can determine if they are covered by her insurance. What should you tell her?