A 33-year-old male has a history of asthma. His last asthma…

A 33-year-old male has a history of asthma. His last asthma appointment was over a year ago. He presents to the clinic complaining of asthma symptoms that occur 3-4 days per week. He reports 2-3 nighttime symptoms each month. His FEV1 is 80% predicted. How would the NP classify the patient’s asthma severity?

A 40-year-old presents to the clinic with colicky RUQ pain,…

A 40-year-old presents to the clinic with colicky RUQ pain, vomiting, and fever. The NP’s diagnostic workup reflects an elevated WBC count and ultrasound reveals gallstones blocking the cystic duct. Based on the patient’s history and diagnostic workup, the NP diagnoses the patient with: