A patient starting an SSRI asks why improvement may take weeks. The NP explains: 

A 26-year-old woman with moderate persistent asthma uses her albuterol inhaler multiple times during an exacerbation. Shortly after, she develops tremors and palpitations. Which mechanism best explains these side effects? 

Which element is legally required on a prescription? 

A 64-year-old man with stage 2 hypertension is prescribed hydralazine. Two weeks later, he develops palpitations and resting tachycardia. Which additional therapy best counteracts this adverse hemodynamic effect? 

A patient with increased intracranial pressure is given mannitol. Which comorbidity is an absolute contraindication? 

A 73-year-old on donepezil for Alzheimer’s presents with nausea, bradycardia, and increased salivation. These are consistent with: 

A 47-year-old post-op patient on morphine develops RR 6 and pinpoint pupils. Priority intervention? 

ACE inhibitors slow diabetic nephropathy progression by: 

Which best explains why a partial agonist produces less effect than a full agonist, even at high dose? 

A 71-year-old woman with HFrEF (EF 25%) is on lisinopril, metoprolol, and furosemide. She reports persistent edema despite high-dose furosemide. Labs: K 3.2, Cr 1.2. Which medication adjustment is most appropriate?