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1. What are recommended non-drug interventions for pulmonary hypertension?

2. A 78-year-old woman prescribed oxybutynin ER for overactive bladder is most likely to experience which side effect?

3. A 10 g packet of potassium chloride provides 20 mEq of K and 4 mEq of Cl. How many grams would provide 12 mEq of potassium?

4. How many grams of dextrose are in 750 mL of D5W?

5. Travis smokes 1.5–2 packs/day. What is the correct starting dose of nicotine gum?

6. An 72-year-old female has T-scores of -4.2 in her spine and -3.4 in her right hip without history of fractures. What condition is indicated?

7. A patient is admitted with ataxia, dizziness, and slurred speech. Phenytoin toxicity is suspected. Laboratory values show: phenytoin level 12.6 mcg/mL (therapeutic 10-20 mcg/mL) and albumin 1.6 g/dL (normal range 3.6-5.1 g/dL). What is the most appropriate interpretation of these findings?

8. A patient begins Plaquenil for lupus. What are important counseling points?
I. The drug is dosed three times per day.
II. Visual and auditory changes should be monitored.
III. Lab tests should monitor for increased platelets.
IV. Take with meals to reduce GI upset.

9. A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department 1 hour after the sudden onset of right-sided weakness and slurred speech which occured 1 hr ago. A non-contrast CT scan of the head shows no evidence of hemorrhage. His blood pressure is 190/92 mmHg, and blood glucose is 110 mg/dL. His past medical history includes hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and peptic ulcer disease. His current medications include lisinopril, metformin, enoxaparin, and aspirin. Further review of the electronic medical record reveals that he underwent a lumbar laminectomy 10 days ago.

Which of the following is the most appropriate next step regarding administration of alteplase (tPA)?

10. Aurora has monthly migraines triggered by her menstrual cycle which is accompanied by heavy bleeding. Which option would be appropriate to prevent migraines in her case?