To make a diagnosis of hyperhidrosis a patient must have focal and visible sweating over a 6-month period of time and two of the following conditions. Which of the following statements would NOT be considered one of the acceptable criteria for the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis?

The atopic triad is a set of comorbid conditions that have a wide range of environmental factors such as contact allergens, stress, food, skin flora, and humidity.  Patients with atopic triad are sensitive to their environment.  Which of the following diseases is NOT included in the atopic triad?

The pre-participation sports physical is an excellent opportunity to provide education related to healthy behaviors and injury prevention, as well as identifying risk factors that affect well-being. Which of following is NOT typically included in a pre-participation sports physical?

How far in advance of a procedure/surgery, should a pre-op evaluation occur?

The incidence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) organisms causing UTIs is increasing along with mortality. Identifying risk factors for the development of MDR gram negative bacteria could have a big impact on patient care and management. Which of the following details of a patient’s history, occurring in the past 3 months, is NOT a risk factor for multi-drug resistant gram negative UTIs?

An asymptomatic pregnant woman has positive leukocyte esterase and positive nitrites on a urine dipstick screening. What will the APRN do next?

Your next patient is a 62-year-old man. He informs you that he has been experiencing epigastric pain and a sharp, burning, aching, gnawing pain 2-3 hours after eating.  He has had two episodes of vomiting in the past two days. He describes the vomit as containing mostly gastric secretions that look like coffee grounds. What diagnosis does this symptom suggest?

Your next patient is a 30-year-old pregnant woman reporting right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for the past 2-3 days. Which diagnostic test will the APRN safely order to evaluate this patient’s symptoms?

Cholelithiasis (gallstones) are caused by hardened deposits of bile and increased cholesterol secretions. Some people are more prone to the development of cholelithiasis (gallstones) than other people.  Which of the following is NOT considered a common risk factor for cholelithiasis (gallstone) formation?

Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis are worldwide disorders that result from inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, metabolic, and congenital conditions. Which of following statements is NOT true regarding cholecystitis?