Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification Practice Test Bank: LEIK-Style Board Review Questions and Clinical Rationales It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic - --- CORRECT ANSWER>>>-A 72 yo woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg for many years to control her Stae I HTN. Her blood pressure at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400mg 3 times a day to 800mg 3 times a day. She is still in pain and would like something stronger. Which of the following statements is the best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease. Acute appendicitis - --- CORRECT ANSWER>>>-The NP would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for what? A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP - --- CORRECT ANSWER>>>-Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except: A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP.Nursing home care - --- CORRECT ANSWER>>>-All of the