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A 64-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf anterior myocardial infarction presents for follow-up. Echocardiogram demonstrates a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 30%. He reports dyspnea on exertion consistent with NYHA Class II heart failure symptoms. Blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg, heart rate is 76 bpm, renal function is stable with eGFR and CrCl within normal limits, and potassium 4.5 mEq/L (normal range 3.5 - 5 mEq/L). He is currently taking aspirin and atorvastatin. According to current guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), which of the following medication regimens represents the core pharmacologic therapy that should be initiated in this patient?
A 68-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf hypertension, atrial fibrillation, community acquired pneumonia and COPD is hospitalized for an acute COPD exacerbation characterized by increased dyspnea, cough, and purulent sputum. He is treated with a short course of systemic corticosteroids, nebulized bronchodilators, and antibiotics, and his symptoms improve. Prior to admission, his medication list consisted of salmeterol DPI 1 puff twice daily, apixaban 5 mg by mouth twice daily, and valsartan 160 mg by mouth daily. Laboratory testing on admission showed a blood eosinophil count of 70 cells/?L (within normal limits). He has no history of asthma. At discharge, the nurse practitioner is reviewing his medication list to reduce the risk of future COPD exacerbations. Which of the following is the most appropriate COPD maintenance therapy to prescribe at discharge?
A 60-yeаr-оld femаle client is аbоut tо begin long-term therapy with prednisone. Which of the following is the most important monitoring parameter for minimizing adverse drug risk?