Which of the following patients are not suitable candidates for a transdermal patch?

A nurse practitioner learner is evaluating a child with redness and swelling of the outer ear and ear canal. The tympanic membrane is pearly-grey in color and translucent. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy?

What is the mechanism of action of bronchodilators?

A patient will begin taking hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis. What test will the provider order as a baseline for ongoing monitoring?

What is the major advantage of using second-generation antihistamines?

Which condition is generally treated with oral antifungal agents?

What is an antispasmodic used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?

What statement about narrow-spectrum bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors is CORRECT?

A nurse practitioner learner has prescribed doxycycline. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further patient education?

Patients started on metformin need to be monitored closely for what potential side effect?