An acceptable first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease with positive H. pylori test is:
Histamine2 receptor antagonists for 4 to 8 weeks
Proton pump inhibitor bid for 12 weeks until healing is complete
Proton pum
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An acceptable first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease with positive H. pylori test is:
Histamine2 receptor antagonists for 4 to 8 weeks
Proton pump inhibitor bid for 12 weeks until healing is complete
Proton pump inhibitor bid plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days
Proton pump inhibitor bid and levofloxacin for 14 days
While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels suggestive of
excessive erythrocytosis or abuse are:
Hemoglobin 14 g/dl or hematocrit 39%
Hemoglobin 11.5 g/dl or hematocrit 31%
Hemoglobin 13 g/dl or hematocrit 38%
Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dl or hematocrit 54%
When determining drug treatment the NP prescriber should:
Always use evidence-based guidelines
Individualize the drug choice for the specific patient
Rely on his or her experience when prescribing for complex patients
Use the newest drug on the market for the condition being treated
Which of the following patients may be treated with a 3-day course of therapy for their urinary tract infection?
Juanita, a 28-year-old pregnant woman
Sally, a 16-year-old healthy adolescent
Jamie, a 24-year-old female
Suzie, a 26-year-old diabetic
An Investigational New Drug is filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
When the manufacturer has completed phase III trials
When a new drug is discovered
Prior to animal testing of any new drug entity
Prior to human testing of any new drug entity
When prescribing a tetracycline or quinolone antibiotic it is critical to instruct the patient:
Not to take their regularly prescribed medications while on these antibiotics
Regarding the need for lots of acidic foods and juices, such as orange juice, to enhance absorption
Not to take antacids while on these medications, as the antacid decreases absorption
That there are no drug interactions with these antibiotics
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