How do parametric and a non-parametric statistical methods differ? When would a non-parametric method be preferred?

A two sample t test examines what?

All the following are functions regulated by hormones except:

Diabetes is a chronic condition that results from a lack of insulin from which endocrine gland?

What condition would cause an adult to tire easily, be sleepy, and less mentally alert?

A 11-year-old patient comes in with a parent complaining of left ear pain, discomfort, and tenderness. On exam, you note that the left tragus is tender to touch; the ear canal is erythematous and edematous with a moderate amount of purulent drainage; and that the tympanic membrane is intact without erythema or effusion. You diagnose this patient with:

A 55-year-old patient presents to the clinic with worsening vision and difficulty adjusting to dark rooms over the past several years. On physical exam, there was no significant pain, and the optic disc shows cupping. You believe the patient has ____ and that you should refer to ____.

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A patient is complaining of ‘vision changes’. When asking the patient about his symptoms he reports floaters, flashes of light, and a loss of parts of a visual field. As an FNP you know that ____ are a common symptom of both retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage. However, on physical examination you expect to see ____ because of the reported flashes of light and loss of a visual field.

A 26-year-old patient comes in complaining of gradual hearing loss. On physical examination you note a cholesteatoma in the right ear. You know it is important to ask if they have a past medical history of: