The major pathologic or structural changes of the lungs associated with myasthenic crisis include: alveolar consolidationairway obstructionmucus accumulationhyperinflation

In myasthenia gravis, which two pulmonary function values are most sensitive in detecting respiratory muscle weakness?

A patient has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer with metastasis to the bones and brain. You would anticipate the physician to discuss which of the following with the patient and family?

What is the most common pulmonary complication associated with system lupus erythrematosus (SLE)?

In order to provide a comprehensive genetic history of a patient, the NP should:

Which skin cancer is the most prevalent?

HARRM Risk Factors for Melanoma include

You are performing a testicular exam on a patient and you note that his Left testicle feels like a bag of worms. What is the likely diagnosis?

A male patient presents with unilateral uncomfortable swelling in his right testicle.  What are the most common differentials for this?

A 35-year old woman makes an appointment at your clinic because she is concerned about a lump she has found in her right breast. It first appeared 3 months ago. It changes with her menstrual cycle and is tender to touch. She does not have a family history of breast cancer. On physical examination, you inspect the skin, noting the absence of dimpling or retraction. Palpation of the breast reveals a round, 2-cm, freely mobile, tender, circumscribed mass that is firm in consistency and somewhat elastic.  The patient has no axillary, supraclavicular, or infraclavicular adenopathy. What is your most likely diagnosis before proceeding with further testing?