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:

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: