The number one risk factor that Mr. Jones had to acquire Clostridium difficile infection is his recent antibiotic use. Majority of the cases of C. diff arise while taking antibiotics or shortly after taking them. Mr. Jones is a 69-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital 10 days earlier with a diagnosis of acute […]

The patient is a 49-year-old male who presented in ED with burns that occurred about one hour ago. I was called in to examine this patient. Patient was about to burn brush, but, unknown to him, the brush was doused with gasoline and exploded when he lit it. His shirt was on fire and he […]

A 68 year old woman presents for follow up after being seen in urgent care for a rib fracture after a fall on the ice. She was prescribed oxycodone 5mg/acetaminophen 325 mg to take every four hours as needed for pain management. What education should you provide the patient? Group of answer choices She can […]

A 32-year-old male is prescribed a tapered Medrol Dosepak for the treatment of an acute inflammatory condition. When he asks the provider why the steroid dose must be tapered down over the course of treatment, the provider should respond with the following: Group of answer choices Stopping the medication suddenly can result in increased hunger, […]

L. W. is a 64-year-old female in the hospital with angina and newly diagnosed hypertension. She has a blood pressure of 148/92 mm Hg, pulse of 62 beats/minute, respirations of 20 breaths/minute, and an occasional cough. She reports smoking since age 26. She reacted poorly to the nitrates used in the emergency room, so the […]

A 24-year-old has been taking over-the-counter diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis, and recently the increase the dose of the medication they ask a friend who is a graduate nursing student to explain why they feel sleepy, or lately. What is the most likely answer regarding diphenhydramine? A. Diphenhydramine blocks H1 receptors in the brain B. Diphenhydramine […]