Your patient complains of dizziness. They describe the sensation as spinning. Physical exam notes nystagmus and ataxia. Which of the following terms best describes what your patient is experiencing?
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is bein…
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is being seen for an earache. On oral examination, her gums appear erythematous and slightly edematous along the gingival margin. On further questioning she reports occasional bleeding when brushing her teeth. Which of the following best explains these findings?
Amber fluid behind the eardrum is characteristic of which co…
Amber fluid behind the eardrum is characteristic of which condition?
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing…
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing a nasal inspection. Which is true regarding the nasal inspection?
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, c…
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. Mom reports she attends daycare and other children have been sick recently. On examination, you note small, white lesions, that resemble a grain of salt, on an erythematous base located on the buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars. What would be an important follow up question
A 68-year-old man presents with slurred speech and difficult…
A 68-year-old man presents with slurred speech and difficulty moving food around in his mouth. On examination, when asked to protrude his tongue, it deviates to the right. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Your 7 year old patient is here for a sports physical. You n…
Your 7 year old patient is here for a sports physical. You note tonsils that extend slightly beyond the tonsillar pillars. They are not erythematous. Mom denies a history of sleep issues or recent pharyngitis. Which of the following best describes this finding?
The APRN is assessing a 21-year-old patient and his nasal mu…
The APRN is assessing a 21-year-old patient and his nasal mucosa appears pale and boggy. What would be the most appropriate question to ask the patient?
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing…
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing a nasal inspection. Which is true regarding the nasal inspection?
A 68-year-old man presents with slurred speech and difficult…
A 68-year-old man presents with slurred speech and difficulty moving food around in his mouth. On examination, when asked to protrude his tongue, it deviates to the right. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?