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A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the
clinic with worsening symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports
waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only medication
history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is
healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best
next step?
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Reassure her that this is a
Treat her for sinusitis common pattern with migraines
Take a further history Order studies to evaluate potential
and perform a very transient ischemic attacks (tias)
careful neurological because she is on ocps
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The combination of both receptive and expressive aphasia is a
characteristic of which type of speech disorder?
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brocas aphasia conduction aphasia
global aphasia sensory aphasia
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Which of the following statements are true about the presentation of
pain and pain assessment in the older adult? Select all that apply
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Pressing down onto the abdomen firmly and quickly withdrawals the hand
produces pain
Older patients are less likely to report pain symptoms than younger
patients
, The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) prefers the term "persistent pain"
over the term "chronic pain".
Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose intolerance
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding the child
on lap).
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A 53-year-old African American male presents for discussion of his
prostate cancer risk and possible screening for this disease. His
father was diagnosed at age 82 years with prostate cancer but died
recently at age 87 years from a myocardial infarction before the
disease progressed. Family history also reveals that his mother died
of ovarian cancer when he was age 10 years, and two of his
maternal aunts had breast cancer. Which of the following is true
about prostate cancer risk for this patient and subsequent
screening?
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This patient is at an elevated risk of prostate cancer due to his family
history; thus, screening modalities should be discussed between the
patient and provider.
recent onset of small-caliber stools
, A diastolic murmur during pregnancy is likely pathological; further
investigation and work-up is warranted
Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
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A 58-year-old male complains of lower back pain for many years. He
denies a recent injury. On examination, the NP finds that the patient
has tenderness to palpation over the sacroiliac joint. Which of the
following conditions is most consistent with this physical sign?
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ankylosing spondylitis rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis psoriatic arthritis
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