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?

Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered?

What has the use of GLP-1 agonist been associated with the development of?

A 5-year-old boy presents for care, accompanied by his mother. The child is scratching between his legs and has been unable to sleep for the past 2 days. His perianal area is red and irritated and the prescriber has diagnosed the patient with pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infection. The mother describes she is experiencing similar symptoms. What is the appropriate intervention for this mother once the pediatrician treats the child?

Which statement best describes the role of theophylline in COPD treatment?

Why should you consider prescribing insulin glargine?

A patient who has been taking a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medication will begin taking metformin. The NP understands that this patient is at increased risk for which condition?

Subcutaneous immunotherapy is recommended for use in which patients?

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?