What is the term for the period of time when a person may have been exposed to HIV and when a test can tell for sure if they have the virus?
A new patient is candid during her history interview and adm…
A new patient is candid during her history interview and admits that her sexual partner is HIV+. She states they usually use condoms, but on occasion they take the risk and have unprotected sex. She also states they have talked about having a baby together at some point in the future since her partner is well controlled on ARVs. The nurse practitioner counsels the patient about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Choose the most appropriate response from the following:
The processes through which the body maintains a constant in…
The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment are known as ________________________.
Which body cavity protects the brain? ______________________…
Which body cavity protects the brain? _______________________________
The medical term meaning itching is ______________________.
The medical term meaning itching is ______________________.
The __________________ is commonly known as the collar bone.
The __________________ is commonly known as the collar bone.
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as ____…
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as __________________.
Mr. Ramirez had a heart attack. His physician recorded this…
Mr. Ramirez had a heart attack. His physician recorded this as _______________________.
Mr. B, a 65 year old male diabetic patient of yours, comes t…
Mr. B, a 65 year old male diabetic patient of yours, comes to see you today for weak urinary stream, incomplete bladder emptying and difficulty postponing urination in the past 2 months. He has had no fevers, hematuria or penile discharge. Digital rectal exam reveals a firm, smooth, symmetrical enlarged prostate, about 3.5 x 5cm. You are unable to differentiate the median sulcus. No other abnormals on P.E. He most likely has:
In providing health teaching related to dietary restrictions…
In providing health teaching related to dietary restrictions, the nurse practitioner should advise a patient with gout to avoid which of the following dietary items: