Asthma and chronic pulmonary disease

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1. What vaccinations are recommended for patients with asthma and/or chronic pulmonary disease (COPD)?

1) Td (tetanus/diphtheria), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and influenza

2) Influenza and pneumococcal

3) Influenza and Td

4) Pneumococcal and meningococcal

2. The FNP is caring for a 24-year-old female who now presents with pneumonia. She is breastfeeding her baby son, who is five months old. Which of the following resources would be appropriate for the FNP to consult for information about prescribing an antibiotic to a lactating female? (Select all that apply. All choices must be correct to receive credit).

1) Epocrates

2) LactMed

3) Physician's Desk Reference

4) The child's pediatrician

5) None of the above

3. Ben is a seventy-one-year-old male who occasionally takes diphenhydramine for his seasonal allergies. The Nurse Practitioner would instruct the patient to monitor for which of the following:

1) Urinary retention

2) Increased perspiration

3) Peripheral edema

4) Cyanosis

4. In giving education to 57-Year-old Veronica, the APRN understands that, evidence- based therapies for perimenopausal symptoms include all of the following EXCEPT:

1) Paroxetine

2) Estradiol PO to prevent ASCVD

3) Estrogen vaginal cream

4) Replens vaginal gel

5. The nurse is giving patient education on Metformin, and understands that, all of the following statements about metformin are correct EXCEPT:

1) Weight gain is an adverse effect.

2) When used as monotherapy, there is no hypoglycemia.

3) GI adverse effects can be minimized by ordering the XR formulation.

4) Renal insufficiency is a contraindication.

6. Maria is a 22-year-old female that has been newly diagnosed with PCOS. The APRN understands that, all of the following are indicated to treat a patient with PCOS EXCEPT:

1) Metformin

2) Depo-Provera

3) Spironolactone

4) Hydrochlorothiazide

7. What is the number one goal of treatment of viral upper respiratory illnesses?

1) Eradication of bacterial sources

2) Suppression of cyclooxygenase

3) Obtaining a sputum culture

4) Symptom Improvement

8. 72-year-old Gus has diabetes, hypertension and has now developed hyperlipidemia. As the APRN reviews diabetic medications for management, she understands that classes of diabetes medications that reduce ASCVD events include all of the following EXCEPT:

1) Sodium-glucose-Co-transporter-2 inhibitor

2) Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitors

3) Thiazolidinediones

4) Metformin

9. Patients taking clopidogrel should avoid which of the following to prevent a nutrient- drug interaction?

1) Ginseng

2) Ginkgo biloba

3) Grapefruit juice

4) Fish oil capsules

10. Theophylline can be toxic when serum theophylline concentrations are >20 mcg/mL. Which of the following side effects can occur at levels >20 mcg/mL?

1) Constipation

2) Insomnia

3) Headache

4) Seizures

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