If you mix 30 gm 5% lidocaine cream and 90gm of 0.5% hydrocortisone cream, what percent of lidocaine and hydrocortisone do you have as the end product?

If you mix 30 gm 5% lidocaine cream and 90gm of 0.5% hydrocortisone cream, what percent of lidocaine and hydrocortisone do you have as the end product?A . Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone 2%/1.25%B . Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone 0.375%/0.15%C . Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone 1.25 %/ 0.15%D . Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone 2% /0.25%E . Lidocaine/Hydrocortisone 1.25% /0.375%View AnswerAnswer: E Explanation: Lidocaine:...

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How much dextrose is he getting in 24hrs?

If LN receives Dextrose 5% half Normal Saline with 20 meq of Potassium as IVF at 125mls/hour. How much dextrose is he getting in 24hrs?A . 300gmB . 500gmC . 50gmD . 150gmE . 200gmView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation:

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What is the reason for holding metformin in patients with reduced renal function?

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 the most appropriate initial management at this time?

A 20-year-old student came to the emergency department with primary complaints of palpitations, low-grade fever, and anxiety for 2 months. She reports that she is irritable and suffers severe mood swings that is interfering with her sleep and relationships (she admits to crying spells and frequent fights with friends and...

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What changes should be made to his current regimen?

A 54-year-old male with a long history of mild persistent asthma on daily fluticasone therapy has been using his albuterol inhaler every day for the past month, and presents requesting a refill. What changes should be made to his current regimen?A . Add ciclesonide to current regimenB . Add salmeterol...

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Which of the following medication may increase LN’s Blood glucose?

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 increase LN’s Blood glucose?A . LisinoprilB . DexamethasoneC . FamotidineD . MetoclopramideE . HydromorphoneView AnswerAnswer: B...

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Assuming the patient is stable enough for outpatient management, what would be the optimal treatment assuming the underlying pathogen is Shigella?

An 11-year-old male presents with his mother to your clinic with 5 days of frequent diarrhea, occasionally with streaks of blood mixed in. Stool cultures are pending, but preliminary stool samples demonstrate fecal WBC and RBC. Assuming the patient is stable enough for outpatient management, what would be the optimal...

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Which of the following medication may cause psychotic episode such as emotional lability, hallucinations, mania, mood swings and schizophrenic reasons?

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 8 mg iv...

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Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy recommendation for CR?

RL is a 54 YOM who’s calculated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk is 18 %. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy recommendation for CR?A . Rosuvastatin 10 mg PO QHSB . Atorvastatin 80 mg PO QHSC . Lovastatin 10 mg PO QHSD . Pravastatin 20 mg...

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According to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to ReduceAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults, which of the following LDL cholesterol thresholds is an indication for high-intensity statin therapy?

According to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to ReduceAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults, which of the following LDL cholesterol thresholds is an indication for high-intensity statin therapy?A . ≥ 100 mg/dLB . ≥ 130 mg/dLC . ≥ 190 mg/dLD . ≥ 200 mg/dLE . ≥...

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