Ophthalmic zoster
· Question 51
A patient presents to the primary care provider complaining of a rash on his right forehead that started yesterday and is burning and painful. The physical exam reveals an erythematous, maculopapular rash that extends over the patient’s right eye to his upper right forehead. Based on the history and examination, the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms is:
Rhus dermatitis
Ophthalmic zoster
Chemosis
Optic neuritis
· Question 52
Before initiating an HMG CoA-reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia, the nurse practitioner orders liver function studies. The patient’s aminotransferase (ALT) is elevated. What laboratory test(s) should be ordered?
Serologic markers for hepatitis
Serum bilirubin
Serum cholesterol with HDL and LDL
A liver biopsy
· Question 53
A patient with elevated lipids has been started on lovastatin. After 3 weeks of therapy, he calls to report generalized muscle aches. The nurse practitioner should suspect:
A drug interaction
Hepatic dysfunction
Hypersensitivity to lovastatin
Rhabdomyolysis
