An older woman presents to the emergency department with an altered mental status and complains of diffuse pain. Her medical history includes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, and a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed one year ago. The emergency department intern reports that he wants to avoid opioids because of her altered mental status and avoid acetaminophen because of her liver disease. Moreover, the intern is concerned about using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because of the patient’s history of GI bleeding. Which NSAIDs should be avoided in this patient?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing the potency of morphine and fentanyl. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?

Which statement by a patient with a newly diagnosed partial complex seizure disorder, who is about to start antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy, indicates an understanding of the teaching provided by a nurse practitioner learner?

Which patient statement implies that the patient’s noncompliance with their medication plan stems from dissatisfaction with the therapy?

A patient who arrives in the emergency department with an altered level of consciousness. The paramedic produces an empty bottle of diazepam was found in the patient’s pocket. What medication will the nurse practitioner order?

Which of the following is an antidote for cyanide poisoning?

A nurse practitioner learner is studying neurotransmitters associated with depression. Which neurotransmitter has decreased receptor binding?

Which effect will the provider expect when prescribing a cardiac glycoside?

What is the purpose of pharmacotherapy for Parkinson’s disease?

A patient presents to her primary care provider for pre-conception counseling. The nurse practitioner notes that the patient is currently taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse practitioner?