Patients who are on chronic long term ppi therapy

Question 13
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Question :
Patients who are on chronic long-term PPI therapy require
monitoring for:
Student Answer: Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12, and calcium deficiency
Folate and magnesium deficiency
Elevated uric acid levels leading to gout
Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
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Question 14
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Question :
Prior to developing a plan for the treatment of asthma, the patient’s
asthma should be classified according to the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Expert Panel 3 guidelines. In adults,
mild-persistent asthma is classified as asthma symptoms that occur:
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 15
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Question :
Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are
prescribed for seasonal allergies because they:
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 16
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Question :
Patients with allergic rhinitis may benefit from a prescription of:

Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
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Question 17
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Question :
Montelukast (Singulair) may be prescribed for:
Student Answer: A six-year-old with exercise-induced asthma.
A two-year-old with moderate persistent asthma.
An eighteen-month-old with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
None of the above; montelukast is not approved for use in
children.
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 18
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Question :
A patient with a COPD exacerbation may require:
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5