Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Which of the following facts about Hepatitis C is  NOT true?

Your next patient is an 80-year-old who shows no interest, enthusiasm or concern, with decreased alertness and a slowing of speech several days after hip replacement surgery. This behavior alternates with long periods of lucidity. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

You are reviewing patient education and the benefits of smoking cessation with a patient. Which of the following is NOT a health benefit of smoking cessation?

Patient education is important for the treatment of warts. Which of the following statements would you typically include when talking to patients and their families about their treatment plan for warts?

Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution.(6 points)

Find a ⋅ b. a = 9i – 6j, b = 5i + 5j (5 points)  

Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, early treatment and support can reduce the risk of joint damage and limit the impact of the condition on the patient’s QOL.  A significant adverse effect of biologic therapy prescribed to treat RA is:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is described as a “gut-brain” disorder characterized by a variety of GI syndromes. The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can best be described as:

Your next patient is a 64 year-old-female whom you are seeing for the first time. She is presenting with pain and stiffness in the joints of her hands, and pain in the right knee when climbing stairs.  After completing your physical exam your leading diagnosis is osteoarthritis (OA). The next two questions refer to this patient and/or the diagnosis of OA. What are the following symptoms/features that led you to the diagnosis of OA?  

Fibromyalgia is characterized by symptoms of widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, nonrestorative sleep, depression, headaches and gastrointestinal complaints. Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unclear, research states that fibromyalgia is most likely caused by: