Bursitis is a pathologic inflammatory disorder of the bursa that is caused by various acute or insidious processes. Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of those processes?
Which of the following is NOT a classic physical exam findin…
Which of the following is NOT a classic physical exam finding for a patient diagnosed with COPD?
A 60 year old man with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD),…
A 60 year old man with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), secondary to hypertension, presents to your clinic for a routine follow-up appointment. His BP is 136/74 mmHg. His PE results were all within normal limits. His labs are significant for a potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L and phosphorus level of 5 mg/dl. What is the explanation for his hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia?
Find an equation for the nth term of a geometric sequence wh…
Find an equation for the nth term of a geometric sequence where the second and fifth terms are -8 and 512, respectively. (7 points)
According to the USPSTF guidelines which of the following pa…
According to the USPSTF guidelines which of the following patients should NOT be screened for osteoporosis?
Thyroid disorders include structural and functional abnormal…
Thyroid disorders include structural and functional abnormalities, cysts, nodules, cancer and overactive or under-active thyroid. Which of the following is a risk factor of thyroid disorders?
Chronic pain results from combined biologic, psychologic and…
Chronic pain results from combined biologic, psychologic and social factors and most often requires a multifactorial approach to management. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic pain?
Sarcoidosis can affect any organ, however, 90% of patients h…
Sarcoidosis can affect any organ, however, 90% of patients have pulmonary involvement. When following a patient with sarcoidosis over time, which diagnostic test is useful to monitor the progression of the disease?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an acute neurological e…
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an acute neurological event in which all signs and symptoms, that may include numbness, weakness, flaccidity, visual changes, ataxia, or dysarthria, resolve within minutes to 24 hours after onset. When caring for a patient in the primary care setting, the APRN should consider that:
Write the sum using summation notation, assuming the suggest…
Write the sum using summation notation, assuming the suggested pattern continues. 4 – 12 + 36 – 108 + … (5 points)