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j.rubin

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A patient has a diagnosis of depression and Alzheimer's disease with mild, intermittent symptoms. The primary care NP should prescribe a(n):
 
  a. antidepressant.
  b. ChE inhibitor.
  c. antidepressant and ginkgo biloba.
  d. antidepressant and a ChE inhibitor.

Question 2

A primary care NP sees a 60-year-old woman for a physical examination. The woman tells the NP she is taking tamoxifen for treatment of breast cancer. To monitor her response to this medication, the NP should order:
 
  a. a chest radiograph.
  b. bone mineral density testing.
  c. serum bilirubin and creatinine.
  d. liver enzymes and a complete blood count (CBC).


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

B
Antidepressants given to patients with Alzheimer's disease do not appear to be effective and cause adverse effects and unwanted drug interactions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Patients taking antiestrogens, such as tamoxifen, should have periodic monitoring of liver enzymes and a CBC. A chest radiograph is not indicated. Bilirubin, creatinine, and bone mineral density testing are part of routine testing for patients taking aromatase inhibitors.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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