The NP is performing a routine physical exam on a 65-year old male who is new to the practice. He reports that he recently became eligible for Medicare and has not seen a provider in over eight years due to not having any insurance. The patient denies any past medical history, but reports a family history of hypertension and CAD. BP today is 158/92. What would be the appropriate next step?

When obtaining a history from a young female client with abdominal pain, which of the following is the most important to assess?

A 55- year old male describes to you an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiates to his back while jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. Which of the following conditions does this best describe?

A recently divorced 59-year old female comes to the clinic with complaints of new onset diarrhea and alternating constipation over the past 3 months, occasional blood in the stool and unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds over the past six weeks. The patient’s BMI is 30, vital signs unremarkable. Her social history includes smoking 1/2 pack per day for the past 20 years, as well as one glass of wine per day and she works as a receptionist. The physical exam is unremarkable. What are the best choices for the top three differentials you are considering?

A 64-year old woman presents with a 3 month history of upper abdominal pain. She describes the discomfort as an intermittent, centrally located “burning” feeling that occurs most often with meals. She is using over the counter pepcid with some relief. She also admits to using diclofenac (Voltaren) on a regular basis to help control her osteoarthritis pain. Her clinical presentation is most consistent with?

Sometimes a company will establish wages equilibrium, that rate or generally accepted norm other companies pay for the identical positions. This company policy is designed:

Other things equal, a particular job will likely pay a higher wage if it involves:

In 1913, the Ford Motor Company decided to pay its employees $5 a day. This wage was significantly higher than what any other organization offered. Henry Ford believed that this wage would make his employees happier, increase their productivity, and lower employee turnover. Economists would say that Mr. Ford offered his employees:

Refer to Figure 4.2 in Walker Ch. 4 (p. 5). Briefly explain the two ways to solve for the unknown angle BBB.

The rest of the problems are just to get you thinking in terms of free body diagrams and practicing some or all of the steps.