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NABP NAPLEX Exam - Topic 10 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam
Question #: 74
Topic #: 10
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An 18-year-old female is referred to a dermatologist for treatment of severe acne vulgaris. The dermatologist wants to start her on tetracycline.

What test should the patient have prior to starting treatment?

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A fasting blood glucose level of greater than 7 mmol/L (or greater than 126mg/dL) is an indicator of type 2 diabetes.


by Adell at Jan 23, 2024, 07:21 PM

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Sheron
3 months ago
I didn't know tetracycline needed that. Surprising!
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Vivienne
3 months ago
I thought it was just a routine check-up, but yeah, makes sense.
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Marylyn
4 months ago
Wait, why a pregnancy test? Isn't that overkill?
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Louvenia
4 months ago
Agreed, safety first!
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Werner
4 months ago
Definitely a pregnancy test before tetracycline!
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Reita
4 months ago
I thought there were other tests we might consider, but pregnancy test seems most relevant here. I hope I’m not missing something!
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Fannie
4 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I believe it was about avoiding tetracycline in pregnant patients. So, I’m leaning towards the pregnancy test.
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Loreta
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about tetracycline and its effects on bone growth in kids. Does that relate to pregnancy testing?
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Andree
5 months ago
I think we need to check for pregnancy before starting tetracycline, right? It can be harmful during pregnancy.
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Floyd
5 months ago
Ah, I see. Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy, so a pregnancy test makes total sense as the first step before starting treatment. Good catch on that one.
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Hermila
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Since tetracycline is the medication being prescribed, we need to make sure there are no contraindications or interactions. A pregnancy test is the right call to rule out any potential issues there.
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Gladis
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. Tetracycline can have some liver side effects, so maybe liver function tests would be a good idea? Or could it be a complete blood count to check for any underlying conditions?
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Sabra
5 months ago
This seems straightforward - the key is that the patient is an 18-year-old female, so a pregnancy test would be the logical choice before starting tetracycline.
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Hyman
5 months ago
Okay, based on my understanding of NSR, I believe the two additional steps are configuring the max period for NSR precision timers (A) and configuring graceful restart (C). I'll double-check my work, but I feel good about these selections.
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Brynn
5 months ago
Okay, I think the key here is to identify the central consideration that the team is focused on. Based on the options, it seems like it's about rapid delivery of value, so I'll go with that.
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Hillary
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The process for formally accepting completed project deliverables is called "Verify Scope". That's the one that aligns with the question.
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Kaitlyn
10 months ago
I'm picking the complete blood count, gotta make sure those blood cells can handle the tetracycline treatment.
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Tresa
8 months ago
I think liver function tests should also be done to ensure the medication is safe for the patient.
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Adelina
8 months ago
I agree, a complete blood count is important to monitor for any potential side effects of tetracycline.
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Theresia
8 months ago
E) Creatine kinase
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Shonda
8 months ago
D) Liver function tests
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Samira
8 months ago
C) Complete blood count
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Santos
9 months ago
B) Chest X-ray
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Antonio
9 months ago
A) Pregnancy test
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Lawrence
10 months ago
Hah, a chest X-ray? What, are we checking for lung acne? Pregnancy test is the clear winner here.
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Tawny
9 months ago
D) Liver function tests
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Stefan
9 months ago
C) Complete blood count
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Jeffrey
10 months ago
A) Pregnancy test
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Leonardo
10 months ago
I'm going with liver function tests, just to make sure those enzymes are in check before adding more medication.
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Omega
9 months ago
User 4: Yeah, that sounds like a good idea to make sure everything is okay.
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Erasmo
9 months ago
User 3: I would go with complete blood count just to check everything.
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Elouise
9 months ago
User 2: I agree, it's always better to be safe.
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Bulah
9 months ago
User 1: I think a pregnancy test is important before starting tetracycline.
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Yolando
10 months ago
Definitely a pregnancy test, tetracycline can harm the fetus! Better safe than sorry.
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Berry
10 months ago
I think a complete blood count should also be done to monitor any potential side effects of tetracycline.
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Lenora
11 months ago
I agree with Curt, it's important to rule out pregnancy before starting the medication.
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Curt
11 months ago
I think the patient should have a pregnancy test before starting tetracycline.
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