The distribution of terrestrial biomes on Earth depends mostly on ________.

Which is most closely related to the hagfishes?

The NP prescribes the following first-line medication for a 24-year-old otherwise healthy patient for the following condition affecting all toenails (photo of the anatomical location: right foot).

Which brain structure controls the secretion of hormones in the rest of the body?

A 32-year-old female presents to the NP for “another bladder infection.” The patient reports a continued persistent and urgent need to urinate and a feeling of discomfort after urinating for the last 10 weeks. Urinalysis is negative for nitrites or bacteria and culture is negative, STI testing is negative, and CT abdomen and pelvis revealed no abnormalities. Her last Pap smear was 6 months ago, and results were normal for her age. Post void residual volume is normal. The NP anticipates initiating which of the following therapies for the patient’s condition:

A 32-year-old-female presents with urinary frequency and urgency. She is afebrile and does not have costovertebral angle tenderness. Which of these is a recommended first-line empirical treatment for this patient’s condition?

A 16-year-old female states she has not started to menstruate. She is 5’1″ tall. Which criteria is the basis of the diagnosis of ‘primary amenorrhea’ as opposed to ‘secondary amenorrhea’?

Three hours after alcohol binge drinking, a 39-year-old male has severe epigastric pain radiating through to the back. He is vomiting. The patient’s blood pressure is 105/70 mm Hg, pulse 115/min, and respirations 24/min. Examination of the lungs and heart are normal. Epigastric tenderness and decreased bowel sounds are noted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

The NP is caring for a pregnant patient who has developed gestational hypertension. As a daily maintenance medication, the NP selects which of the following pharmacotherapies to control the patient’s elevated blood pressure?

A NP in the outpatient neurology clinic administers a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to an 82-year-old male. A score of a 28 on the MMSE indicates: