The presence of round macrocytes in nonmegaloblastic macrocytic anemia is most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?

The parents of a child with a history of otitis externa asks about ways to prevent this condition. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?  

The nurse practitioner is performing an examination on a 5-year-old child who exhibits ritualistic behaviors, avoids contact with other children, and has limited speech. The parent reports having had concerns more than 2 years ago about autism but was told that it was too early to diagnose. What will the nurse practitioner do first?

A 13-year-old with anxiety is prescribed sertraline. What important information should the nurse practitioner include?

Which levels are decreased in both megaloblastic and aplastic anemia?

The parent of a 4-month-old infant is concerned that the infant cannot hear. Which test will the nurse practitioner order to evaluate potential hearing loss in this infant?

Deficiencies in folic acid can lead to:

Identify the role of intrinsic factor:

The nurse practitioner is conducting a follow-up examination on a child who has recently begun taking a low-dose stimulant medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The child’s school performance and home behaviors have improved. The child’s parent reports noticing a few tics, such a twitching of the eyelids, but the child is unaware of them and isn’t bothered by them. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?  

A toddler exhibits exotropia of the right eye during a cover-uncover screen. The nurse practitioner will refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist to initiate which treatment?