What is an indication for treatment with levothyroxine? Hyperthyroidism Thyroid adenoma Hyperparathyroidism Thyroid cancer Goiter with elevated TSH

A patient comes to you with a chronic hepatitis C infection. He also has peptic ulcer disease and for which he is taking proton pump inhibitors. Which drug would you NOT prescribe? Ribavirin Lamivudine Tenofovir Adefovir Entecavir

What most accurately describes the mechanism of action of tiagabine on gamma- aminobutyric acid (GABA)? GABA-B receptor antagonist GABA-B receptor agonist Inhibition of GAT-1 GABA-A receptor antagonist GABA-A receptor agonist

What is the first-pass effect? Release of a drug's active ingredient from its formulation Drug metabolism in the liver before reaching systemic circulation Immediate drug effect upon first administration Initial drug distribution and plasma protein binding Complete drug elimination after first use

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? Blocks potassium channels Dilates arteries Depolarizes the cell membrane Blocks calcium channels Blocks sodium channels

Which of the following medications inhibits the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3? Phenytoin Ethambutol Lidocaine Propranolol Erythromycin

Which enzyme is mainly responsible for the breakdown of statins? P450-3A4 CYP3A5 CYP2D6 CYP2C9 CYP1A2

What is a side effect of gemfibrozil? Atrial fibrillation Leukopenia Eczema Decrease in LDL Myopathy

Phenobarbital should be avoided in which types of seizure? Myoclonic seizures Partial seizures Absence seizures Tonic-clonic seizures Neonatal seizures

Which statement regarding adefovir is NOT correct? It inhibits HBV DNA polymerase. It has good oral bioavailability. It results in chain termination after incorporation. Dose reduction is required in renal dysfunction. It does not work against lamivudine -resistant strains of HBV.

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Which intervention is appropriate for hypothermia? Treatment should be initiated when a person's body temperature reaches $104^{\circ }F(37.7^{\circ }C)$ Initiate CPR on hypothermic patients and continue for a maximum of 10 minutes. Administer heated intravenous fluids such as $5\% $ destrose in normal saline (DSNS) If the victim is completely conscious, provide the victim with a warm alcoholic beverage.

When caring for a victim of heatstroke, treatment should be stopped when body temperature drops below which value? $100^{\circ }F$ $106^{\circ }F$ D $95^{\circ }F$ $97.9^{\circ }F$

An infant born at 34 weeks would be classified as: low birthweight. preterm. SGA. ELBW.

12. Estas son consideraciones fisicas para medicamentos EXCEPTO: a. Temperaturas de almocenamiento b. Fechas de vencim liento c. Deterioro d. Etiquetas

Client returns from the radiology department and the HCP tells him that several renal calculi were found on the CT scan and that lithotripsy is being scheduled on an outpatient basis.Which discharge instructions should the nurse anticipate giving the client? (Select all that apply.) How to use a urine strainer. Dietary changes. Medication instructions. Increase fluid intake. Follow up with a nephrologist. Avoid sexua intercourse.

Pharmacy technicians know that IV products must be prepared in a sterile environment. Which "Right" does this represent? Select one: A. Right technique B. Right drug C. Right dose D. Right route

Which approach would the nurse use to help a severely depressed adolescent chent accept the realities of daily living? Helping the dient fulfill personal hygiene needs Encouraging the client to keep up with school studies Persuading the client to join the other clients in group activities Leaving the client along when there appears to be a lack of interest in daily activities

Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect to be achieved by 12 months? Saying six words Responding to peek-a-boo Building a tower of two cubes Pointing to things when they are named

Question 77 What type of cardiac testing is performed only in the inpatient setting? Select the best answer Echocordiogram Holter monitor Stress test Telemetry

The provider diagnoses the client as having had an ischemic stroke.The etiology of an ischemic stroke would include which of the following? Cerebral aneurysm Arteriovenous malformation Cardiogenic emboli Intracerebral hemorrhage