A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication to treat an inflammatory condition, and the NP has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The NP explains to the patient that this is done to prevent which condition?

What is an absolute contraindications to postmenopausal hormone therapy?

According to JNC-8 guidelines, which medication is not a first-line agent for use in a middle-aged white man without diabetes mellitus?

What trial should be first-line pharmacologic intervention for milder osteoarthritis (OA)?

All of the following patients received pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) 5 years ago. Who is a candidate for receiving a second dose of immunization at this time?

What should pharmacologic intervention for patients with urge incontinence include? 

Which  pharmacologic agent used to treat constipation may cause flatulence and bloating and requires adequate fluid intake?

 If an 85-year-old Asian American male has a nonproductive cough and feelings of congestion, which over the counter medication might help to alleviate these symptoms?

What is the dose of clopidogrel for initiation and maintenance for a patient with a NSTEMI?

A new pharmacy technician at the hospital wants to know which major issues and limitations are involved with the use of fluconazole, an azole antifungal.  What do you tell her?