Colonoscopies are recommended:
A laboratory technician has a 10.5 mm area of redness and in…
A laboratory technician has a 10.5 mm area of redness and induration in his left forearm after getting a Mantoux test 48 hours before from the employee health nurse. The Mantoux test done by the same nurse 12 months ago was at 5 mm of induration. The technician denies cough, night sweats, and weight loss. Which of the following is a true statement?
What are the predominant agents in cellulitis?
What are the predominant agents in cellulitis?
Patient presents with chemical burn 30 minutes prior to arri…
Patient presents with chemical burn 30 minutes prior to arrival. The nurse practitioner assesses the patient and notes his right arm is leathery, non tender to palpation, and has a waxy appearance. What burn degree is this?
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
At what age should regular mammograms begin for those who ar…
At what age should regular mammograms begin for those who are low risk?
What age is recommended for initial pneumococcal vaccine?
What age is recommended for initial pneumococcal vaccine?
A 67 year old male presents to the emergency department with…
A 67 year old male presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath that has worsened over the last 3 weeks. He reports now he cannot lay flat at night, and becomes very fatigue with activity. Initial vital signs reveal an oxygen saturation of 87% on room air. The nurse applies 2L per nasal cannula and the patient’s oxygen saturation improves to 92%. His medical history includes hypertension, COPD, and sleep apnea. He reports non-compliance with his CPAP machine. The nurse practitioner orders a chest x-ray that reveals pulmonary edema. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s pulmonary edema?
All of the following medications treat various symptoms asso…
All of the following medications treat various symptoms associated with Herpes Zoster except?
What diagnostic test is used to confirm and differentiate ty…
What diagnostic test is used to confirm and differentiate types of Addison’s Disease?