Question 10 Mr. Rubio has been diagnosed with an acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Question 10
Mr. Rubio has been diagnosed with an acute bacterial conjunctivitis. He is allergic to Sulfa Which ophthalmic medication would be best to use in this case and why?
Question 11
Ms. Warren's TSH level is 41. The normal range for the TSH, depending on your institution is approximately (0.4-5.0 mU/L) What is her diagnosis? What medication, if any, should the Nurse Practitioner prescribe ? How often should the Nurse Practitioner monitor a TSH? What should the TSH goal be?
Question 12
Mr. Sanders has recently undergone an EGD which revealed a gastric ulcer. What medication would be recommended at this time? Would a H2 blocker or a Proton Pump! Inhibitor be more beneficial to him and why? What is the difference between the two classes of medication ?
Question 13
Mr. Biden has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He injects 10 units of NPH insulin and 5 units of Regular insulin SQ in the morning and evening before meals. Recently, he has been exercising more and reports several episodes of dizziness, shakiness, and diaphoresis. What problem do his symptoms suggest? How might the Nurse Practitioner adjust his insulin dose? Please explain your rationale.
Question 14
Ms. Warren is having gastric bypass surgery tomorrow She is a diabetic and injects 30 units of 70/30 insulin SQ in the evening before dinner and in the morning before her breakfast. What pre op instructions ( 24 hours before surgery) should the Nurse Practitioner give her regarding her insulin dose and why?
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Question 10 Mr. Rubio has been diagnosed with an acute bacterial conjunctivitis.
Mr. Biden has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He injects 10 units of NPH insulin...
Mr. Biden has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He injects 10 units of NPH insulin and 5 units of Regular insulin SQ in the morning and evening before meals. Recently, he has been exercising more and reports several episodes of dizziness, shakiness, and diaphoresis. What problem do his symptoms suggest ? How might the Nurse Practitioner adjust his insulin dose ? Please explain your rationale.
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