Interpret the following arterial blood gas:pH – 7.52PaCO2 – 47 mmHgPaO2 – 95 mmHgHCO3 – 19 mEq/LBE/BD – (-3)

Interpret the following ABG: pH – 7.31 pCO2 – 31 pO2 – 68 HCO3 – 15  

CaO2 should be assessed in the presence of:I. Post-operationII. COPDIII. PneumothoraxIV. Trauma

Which best describes the classic symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Nathan is a 20-year-old college student who lives in the dorm on campus.  He presents to clinic with complaints of an itchy rash that is spreading and more noticeable at night.  He has tried some steroid cream he uses for his dermatitis, but it is not helping.  On exam, Nathan has an erythematous, papular rash with a few linear lesions noted.  The rash is present in Nathan’s axillary folds, elbows, and finger webs.  As the APRN, what would be the best treatment plan for Nathan?

Craig is a 44-year-old who presents with the following skin lesion.  What is this lesion?  Image courtesy of wikimedia.org

When speaking to patients about bariatric surgery, it is important to provide education on all aspects of the post-op journey. What are the potential short- and long-term risks specific to post bariatric surgery? Select all that apply.

The next patient in clinic is being seen for a yearly physical exam and to assess if he would be a candidate for bariatric surgery. Select the medical history and/or lab results that would exclude the patient from being a bariatric surgical candidate.

Jenna is a 21-year-old female who presents to clinic with complaints of a painful, burning bump on her left labia majora.  On exam, the APRN notes an abraided blister at the posterior fourchette and an ulceration on her left labia majora.  What would be the best treatment recommendation for Jenna?    

Sharon is a 40-year-old with a PMH of obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and Type 2 DM. Her medications include losartan 50 mg, atorvastatin 20 mg, and empagliflozin 10 mg. Her BMI is 42 kg/m2. She informs you she is ready to lose weight and would like to lose about 80 pounds over the next two years. Which medication would provide the best repsonse for this scenario?