Leo L. is a 62-year-old African American male who comes for an initial visit to your practice. Personal health history includes smoking 1 pack/day since age 11, consuming a case of beer (24 bottles) every weekend, and working as an assembler (sedentary job) for the past 10 years. Family history in first-degree relatives includes hypertension, high cholesterol, heart attack, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Leo’s BMI is 32; BP today is 130/86. You order a fasting glucose, lipid profile, and return visit for BP check. This is an example of:

Explica la diferencia entre GOTEO, MOCO y FLEMA en el contexto de síntomas respiratorios (en español)

Cuáles son los 12 síntomas de COVID

The most common clinical manifestation of systemic anaphylaxis is:

Cuál de los 2 síntomas gastrointestinales se asocia con el retorno de líquidos.

An 18-year-old patient describes periods of time when he is in a good mood, does lots of risky things like smoking marijuana and driving, because “I feel truly invincible”, and argues nonstop with his parents. Which of the following questions should be asked to determine if he meets criteria for a manic episode?

The nurse practitioner demonstrates an understanding of primary prevention of falling among the elderly through which management plan?

Identifica el sinónimo para cada una de las palabras a continuación:  

A 55-year old-male comes to clinic, complaining of a “suicide headache,” and reports his eyes are tearing more than usual. He has a history of smoking cigarettes. What type of headache is most likely the diagnosis? 

Your 52-year-old female patient is being seen for a follow-up on hypothyroidism and weight management. She was prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) 75mcg daily one year ago. Her last TSH result 3 months ago was 4.8. Today the patient’s TSH is 8.8 mU/L. What is the NP’s conclusion?