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A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus, characterized by an acute onset
of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. -
(answer)Scarlet fever
A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated with scarlet fever. -
(answer)Pastia lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after starting thyroid hormone
replacement therapy. - (answer)TSH check timing after thyroid hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. - (answer)Half-
life of levothyroxine
Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for increased risk of testicular cancer.
- (answer)Testicular self-examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4 months. - (answer)Chronic
bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal vaginal infections. -
(answer)Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound, produced by rapid
ventricular filling. - (answer)S3 heart sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are associated with BPH. -
(answer)Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - (answer)Prostate cancer PSA level
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Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the prostate gland with bone
metastasis. - (answer)Positive serum acid phosphatase
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured
rash. - (answer)Acute onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only about 30-40%. -
(answer)Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer. - (answer)Risk factors for
testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor for a patient in a monogamous
relationship with an IUD. - (answer)Incidence of candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and the last trimester of pregnancy. -
(answer)Characteristics of S3 heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after starting therapy. - (answer)Timing
for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus. -
(answer)Candidal vaginitis risk factors
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and review of PSA levels. -
(answer)Prostate gland abnormalities
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Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - (answer)Fluoroquinolone dosage for
prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections such as scarlet fever. -
(answer)Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with pressure and ultimately desquamates.
- (answer)Sandpaper textured rash
Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - (answer)Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM injection, surgery, or extensive
skeletal muscle trauma. - (answer)Elevated creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. - (answer)ST segment depression
on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - (answer)Elevated ST segments
Specific for myocardial smooth muscle; if elevated, the patient may have had a very recent MI. -
(answer)MB bands
Most accurate marker of cardiac damage, more specific and sensitive than CK MB. - (answer)Troponin
measurement
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause; TSH should always be checked and corrected before
treatment. - (answer)Secondary cause of hyperlipidemia
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Include pregnancy, excessive weight gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin resistance or deficiency,
obstructive liver disease, and uremia. - (answer)Other causes of secondary hyperlipidemia
Include thiazide diuretics, some beta-blockers, oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids. -
(answer)Medications causing secondary hypothyroidism
Suspected in a patient with low pelvic pain, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, and reduced flow of stream. -
(answer)Acute bacterial prostatitis
Would identify only organisms in the bladder and would not differentiate between bladder, kidney, or
prostate site infection. - (answer)Sterile in-and-out catheter urine specimen
1. Voided urethral urine, 2. Voided mid-stream bladder urine, 3. Voided post-prostate massage urine. -
(answer)Sequence for obtaining specimens in prostatitis
If 2 pills are missed on consecutive days, double today's dose and tomorrow's dose and use a barrier
method for the rest of the month. - (answer)Missed oral contraceptive pills
Start Clarithromycin (Biaxin) 500mg 2 times a day for 10 to 14 days. - (answer)Outpatient pneumonia
treatment for non-smokers
Penicillin is indicated for patients with pneumococcal pneumonia. - (answer)Recommended treatment
for pneumococcal pneumonia
Ciprofloxacin is recommended. - (answer)Legionella species treatment
Most appropriate intervention is to obtain a gynecological consultation. - (answer)Heavy vaginal
bleeding secondary to uterine leiomyomas
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A disease due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus, characterized by an acute onset
of fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured rash. -
(answer)Scarlet fever
A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin associated with scarlet fever. -
(answer)Pastia lines
The nurse practitioner should check the patient's TSH 6 weeks after starting thyroid hormone
replacement therapy. - (answer)TSH check timing after thyroid hormone replacement
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. - (answer)Half-
life of levothyroxine
Essential for a patient with a history of cryptorchidism to monitor for increased risk of testicular cancer.
- (answer)Testicular self-examination
The treatment of choice is a fluoroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4 months. - (answer)Chronic
bacterial prostatitis treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a common underlying cause of frequent candidal vaginal infections. -
(answer)Candidal vaginitis underlying condition
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound, produced by rapid
ventricular filling. - (answer)S3 heart sound characteristics
Normal PSA is 4 ng/ml or less; levels greater than 4 and less than 10 are associated with BPH. -
(answer)Normal PSA level
A PSA level of 10 or greater suggests prostate cancer. - (answer)Prostate cancer PSA level
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Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with malignancy of the prostate gland with bone
metastasis. - (answer)Positive serum acid phosphatase
Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, headache, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a sandpaper textured
rash. - (answer)Acute onset symptoms in a child
The cure rate with Bactrim-DS for chronic bacterial prostatitis is only about 30-40%. -
(answer)Fluoroquinolone cure rate for CBP
Cryptorchidism is associated with an increased risk for testicular cancer. - (answer)Risk factors for
testicular cancer
Pregnancy increases the incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor for a patient in a monogamous
relationship with an IUD. - (answer)Incidence of candidiasis during pregnancy
It is a common finding with right-sided heart failure, rapid growth, and the last trimester of pregnancy. -
(answer)Characteristics of S3 heart sound
Meaningful changes in TSH levels will be observed at 4-6 weeks after starting therapy. - (answer)Timing
for checking TSH after therapy
Frequent infections can be caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus. -
(answer)Candidal vaginitis risk factors
Finding abnormalities on DRE necessitates appropriate lab orders and review of PSA levels. -
(answer)Prostate gland abnormalities
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Administered twice daily for a duration of 3 weeks to 4 months. - (answer)Fluoroquinolone dosage for
prostatitis
Swelling of the cervical lymph nodes often associated with infections such as scarlet fever. -
(answer)Cervical lymphadenopathy
A characteristic rash associated with scarlet fever that fades with pressure and ultimately desquamates.
- (answer)Sandpaper textured rash
Finding that most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction. - (answer)Elevated Troponin I levels
Not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI); may be elevated from IM injection, surgery, or extensive
skeletal muscle trauma. - (answer)Elevated creatinine kinase (CK)
Usually indicates ischemic myocardium, but not necessarily post-MI. - (answer)ST segment depression
on EKG
Reflect myocardial damage. - (answer)Elevated ST segments
Specific for myocardial smooth muscle; if elevated, the patient may have had a very recent MI. -
(answer)MB bands
Most accurate marker of cardiac damage, more specific and sensitive than CK MB. - (answer)Troponin
measurement
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause; TSH should always be checked and corrected before
treatment. - (answer)Secondary cause of hyperlipidemia
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Include pregnancy, excessive weight gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin resistance or deficiency,
obstructive liver disease, and uremia. - (answer)Other causes of secondary hyperlipidemia
Include thiazide diuretics, some beta-blockers, oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids. -
(answer)Medications causing secondary hypothyroidism
Suspected in a patient with low pelvic pain, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, and reduced flow of stream. -
(answer)Acute bacterial prostatitis
Would identify only organisms in the bladder and would not differentiate between bladder, kidney, or
prostate site infection. - (answer)Sterile in-and-out catheter urine specimen
1. Voided urethral urine, 2. Voided mid-stream bladder urine, 3. Voided post-prostate massage urine. -
(answer)Sequence for obtaining specimens in prostatitis
If 2 pills are missed on consecutive days, double today's dose and tomorrow's dose and use a barrier
method for the rest of the month. - (answer)Missed oral contraceptive pills
Start Clarithromycin (Biaxin) 500mg 2 times a day for 10 to 14 days. - (answer)Outpatient pneumonia
treatment for non-smokers
Penicillin is indicated for patients with pneumococcal pneumonia. - (answer)Recommended treatment
for pneumococcal pneumonia
Ciprofloxacin is recommended. - (answer)Legionella species treatment
Most appropriate intervention is to obtain a gynecological consultation. - (answer)Heavy vaginal
bleeding secondary to uterine leiomyomas
