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The MSN-RN reviews a thyroid panel for a patient on amiodarone (Pacerone). The patient tells the MSN-RN that he does not have thyroid disease and wants to know why the test was ordered. Which is a correct response?

When educating patients who are starting on an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), the provider should tell them that:

Niaspan is less likely to cause which side effect that is common to niacin?

You are caring for a patient who has COPD. The patient uses a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) twice daily. The patient reports having increased exertional dyspnea, a frequent cough, and poor sleep. The patient also uses a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) five or six times each day. Pulse oximetry reveals an oxygen saturation of 92%. The patient’s FEV1/forced vital capacity is 65, and FEV1 is 55% of predicted. Based on your understanding of appropriate treatment options, you anticipate the provider to prescribe a(n):

If a patient with H. pylori-positive peptic ulcer disease fails first-line therapy, the second-line treatment is:

Howard is a 64-year-old male who reports occasional use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for seasonal allergies and upper respiratory symptoms. Monitoring for this patient taking diphenhydramine would include assessing for:

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What dermatological issue is linked to Amiodarone use?

If a patient with ongoing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease states that he has been self-treating at home with OTC ranitidine daily, the appropriate treatment would be:

PART III: Answer one of the Following: C. Discuss the importance of the Zenger case and Hamilton’s arguments for Freedom of the Press. How has a free press aided the culture of reform in America?                                                                                     OR D. Discuss the importance of the American Musical Theater toAmerican Culture. How does “Porgy and Bess” or “West Side Story” reflect the America of its time ?