A patient with hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. His thyroid labs were obtained and are thyroid-stimulating hormone 15.0 units/mL and free T4 0.2 ng/dL. He reports that six months ago his provider increased his levothyroxine to 250 mcg. The patient’s wife says that the patient takes his meds every morning with breakfast. Which of the following will properly address his thyroid function?

One benefit of prescribing a sublingual medication is that it offers the following advantages:

A patient who is taking nitrofurantoin reports experiencing several side effects. Which side effect would indicate nitrofurantoin toxicity?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are evaluating a woman of childbearing age considering pregnancy and taking sodium valproate to treat seizures. What is the most accurate statement regarding the use of sodium valproate?

The nurse practitioner learner is reviewing the concept of disulfiram-like reaction. The learner recognizes which of the following combinations as a disulfiram-like reaction?

Which order for furosemide is written appropriately by the prescriber?

Insulin glargine is prescribed by the provider for a hospitalized patient with type 1 diabetes. When will the provider order this medication to be administered?

What is the treatment choice for gonorrhea in a healthy adult?

The results of the Women’s Health Initiative provided evidence-based data that have led to new guidelines in assessing the risk/benefit ratio for initiation of hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. Which statement is not correct?

Which type of medication is used for prophylaxis of migraines without aura?