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Davideckstein7

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A patient who has a history of stomach ulcers is taking a nonselective NSAID along with a DMARD for RA. The primary care NP should:
 
  a. order a glucocorticoid.
  b. change to acetaminophen.
  c. order a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
  d. change to a selective COX-2 inhibitor.

Question 2

A child who has congenital hypothyroidism takes levothyroxine 75 mcg/day. The child weighs 15 kg. The primary care NP sees the child for a 3-year-old check-up. The NP should consult with a pediatric endocrinologist to discuss:
 
  a. increasing the dose to 90 mcg/day.
  b. decreasing the dose to 30 mcg/day.
  c. stopping the medication and checking TSH and T4 in 4 weeks.
  d. discussing the need for lifetime replacement therapy with the child's parents.


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sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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If GI risk factors are present, a prophylactic PPI should be given along with the nonselective NSAID. Glucocorticoids make ulcers worse. Acetaminophen is used only for mild pain or as adjunct pain therapy. A selective COX-2 inhibitor has an increased risk of stomach ulcers.

Answer to Question 2

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In congenital hypothyroidism, therapy may be stopped for 2 to 8 weeks after the patient reaches 3 years of age. If TSH levels remain normal, thyroid supplementation may be discontinued permanently.


Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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