Which of the following is true regarding the mechanism of action of the medications listed?

A patient with multibacillary leprosy is on dapsone, clofazimine, and rifampin. Which of the following is true regarding the mechanism of action of the medications listed?A . Dapsone is bacteriostatic because of its inhibitory effects on dihydrofolate reductaseB . Dapsone is bacteriostatic because of its inhibitory effects on myeloperoxidaseC ....

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Which of the following medication may cause tardive dyskinesia when given at a higher dose and for a long duration?

1 mg. lock-out every 6 min, one hour limit 2.2 mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, Mg 1.5 mg/dl, K 5.0 mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L. Which of the following medication may cause tardive dyskinesia when given at a higher dose and for a long duration?A . LisinoprilB...

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An order is received for heparin 18 units per kg per hour on a patient whose weight is 125lb. The IV bag comes as a concentration of 50 units /mL. Calculate the infusion rate in terms of mL/hr.

An order is received for heparin 18 units per kg per hour on a patient whose weight is 125lb. The IV bag comes as a concentration of 50 units /mL. Calculate the infusion rate in terms of mL/hr.A . 5.15 mls/hrB . 10.23 mls/hrC . 40.9 mls/hrD . 20.45 mls/hrE...

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What is LN’s creatinine clearance using Cockcroft and Gault equation based on IBW?

LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA. His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN’s medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h...

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Which of the following is a side effect of valproic acid?

Which of the following is a side effect of valproic acid?A . Gingival hyperplasiaB . PancreatitisC . Kidney stonesD . Weight lossE . EuphoriaView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Pancreatitis is one of the most serious adverse effects that can be caused by valproic acid. Gingival hyperplasia is a side effect of...

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What test should the patient have prior to starting treatment?

An 18-year-old female is referred to a dermatologist for treatment of severe acne vulgaris. The dermatologist wants to start her on tetracycline. What test should the patient have prior to starting treatment?A . Pregnancy testB . Chest X-rayC . Complete blood countD . Liver function testsE . Creatine kinaseView AnswerAnswer:...

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Which of the following medications is the most appropriate choice of therapy for this patient?

Your patient is a 43-year-old male who is experiencing post-operative voiding difficulty after an elective inguinal hernia repair. His post void residual volume was 280 cc. Which of the following medications is the most appropriate choice of therapy for this patient?A . BethanecholB . OxybutyninC . PhenylephrineD . FinasterideE ....

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Which of the following treatments is considered an abortive therapy for this patient’s underlying condition?

A 23-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of intermittent throbbing headaches that usually last for several hours and are made worse by the presence of light. She endorses occasional nausea without vomiting during the most severe episodes. Physical examination is unrevealing, and she has no significant past medical history....

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Which of the following is the most appropriate next step of management?

Your patient, a 25-year-old G1P0 female at 26 weeks gestation presents due to an abnormal glucose tolerance test. One week prior, she was given 50 g of oral glucose and demonstrate a venous plasma glucose level of 156 mg/dL one hour later. Which of the following is the most appropriate...

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LN used 5 on-demand bolus doses from the hydromorphone PCA, how much hydromorphone did the patient get in 24 hours?

LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA. His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN’s medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h...

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