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Question 1 of 5

What is the priority outcome for a 6-year-old patient who had been started on methylphenidate (Ritalin)?

A. The patient will avoid altercations with peers.

B. The patient will be able to complete age-appropriate chores at home.

C. The patient will use age-appropriate play with peers.

D. The patient will maintain weight within norms for this age group.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient will maintain weight within norms for this age group.

Question 2 of 5

Albuterol is primarily prescribed for which condition?

A. Hypertension

B. Asthma

C. Renal failure

D. Deep vein thrombosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Asthma

Question 3 of 5

Which factor(s) contribute(s) to digoxin toxicity in a 92-year-old patient? (Select all that apply.)

A. Taking the medication with meals

B. Prolonged half-life of the drug digoxin

C. healthy renal function

D. Diminished mental capacity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prolonged half-life of the drug digoxin

Question 4 of 5

Patches are sometimes prescribed to patients. Understanding how often patches are applied, when to remove them, correct location of patch placement, frequency of dosing, and correct way to dispose are important counseling points when discussing with your patients. Match the following medications with the correct frequency of dosing:

A. Exelon once daily

B. Lidoderm once weekly

C. All are incorrect frequencies of dosing

D. Fentanly patch once daily

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All are incorrect frequencies of dosing

Question 5 of 5

A 70-year-old male with osteoarthritis is prescribed tramadol. Tramadol works by:

A. Binding to opioid receptors in the brain

B. Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

C. Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis

D. Increasing dopamine release

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

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