What is the first-line treatment for hypertension in adults?
What is thiazide diuretics
What class of drugs is commonly used to manage Type 2 diabetes?
What are Biguanides (Metformin)?
What causes the "butterfly rash" in lupus?
What is an autoimmune response?
What is the recommended position for assessing heart sounds?
What is the left lateral decubitus position?
What is a key dietary recommendation for someone with heart failure?
What is to limit sodium intake?
According to AANP guidelines, what is the recommended management for asthma?
What is a stepwise approach to pharmacotherapy based on severity?
Q: Name a common side effect of ACE inhibitors.
What is a persistent cough?
What is the primary defect in cystic fibrosis?
What is a mutation in the CFTR gene affecting chloride channels?
How do you assess for jugular venous distention (JVD)?
What is by inspecting the neck veins at a 30- to 45-degree angle?
What should you advise a patient about the use of a rescue inhaler?
What is to use it only for acute symptoms?
What is the primary treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis?
What is antibiotics after a wait-and-see approach?
What is a persistent cough?
What is blocking beta-adrenergic receptors?
What is the hallmark sign of diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is metabolic acidosis with an increased anion gap?
What tool is used to measure peak expiratory flow rate in asthma patients?
What is a peak flow meter?
What is an important lifestyle change for managing hyperlipidemia?
What is following a heart-healthy diet?
What screening is recommended for women aged 21-29 according to cervical cancer guidelines?
What is Pap smear every three years?
What medication is used for opioid overdose?
What is Naloxone?
What physiological change occurs in heart failure?
What is decreased cardiac output?
What is the primary method for assessing skin turgor?
What is pinching the skin and observing how quickly it returns?
What is a common recommendation for patients with osteoporosis?
What is to increase calcium and vitamin D intake?
What is the recommended follow-up for patients with diabetes?
What is an annual comprehensive eye exam?
What class of antibiotics is contraindicated in pregnancy?
What are tetracyclines?
In which condition is the JNC 8 guideline applicable?
What is hypertension?
What is the primary assessment for detecting depression in a patient?
What is the PHQ-9 questionnaire?
What should be included in discharge instructions for a patient with a recent MI?
What is to avoid heavy lifting and increase physical activity gradually?