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An 18-year-old patient comes to Pityriasis rosea
the office for evaluation of a
rash. At first there was only one
large patch, but then more
lesions erupted suddenly on the
back and torso; the lesions itch.
On physical examination, you
note that the pattern of eruption
is like a Christmas tree and that
there are a variety of
erythematous papules and
macules on the cleavage lines of
the back. Based on this
description, what is the most
likely diagnosis?
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,A 19-year-old construction Tinea versicolor
worker presents for evaluation
of a rash. He notes that it started
on his back with a multitude of
spots and is also on his arms,
chest, and neck. It itches a lot.
He does sweat more than
before because being outdoors
is part of his job. On physical
examination, you note dark tan
patches with a reddish cast that
has sharp borders and fine
scales, scattered more
prominently around the upper
back, chest, neck, and upper
arms as well as under the arms.
Based on this description, what
is your most likely diagnosis?
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You are examining a child with Clonus
severe cerebral palsy. When you
suddenly move his foot dorsally,
a sustained "beating" of the foot
against your hand ensues. What
does this represent?
A patient presents with a daily Increased intracranial pressure
headache which has worsened
over the past several months.
On funduscopic examination,
you notice that the disk edge is
indistinct and the veins do not
pulsate. Which is most likely?
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A patient complains of epistaxis. Hematemesis
Which other cause should be
considered?
A patient complains of shortness Heart failure
of breath for the past few days.
On examination, you note late
inspiratory crackles in the lower
third of the chest that were not
present a week ago. What is the
most likely explanation for
these?
, You are excited about a positive Continue using the test, perhaps doing less laboratory work and
test finding you have just diagnostics.
noticed on physical
examination of your patient. You
go on to do more examination,
laboratory work, and
diagnostic tests, only to find that
there is no sign of the disease
you thought would
correlate with the finding. This
same experience happens
several times. What should
you conclude?
A 50-year-old woman presents Subarachnoid hemorrhage
with a new complaint of
headache. The patient states,
"this is worst headache of my
life". Her concurrent conditions
includes hypertension. Her
history includes habitual ER visits
for various complaints and panic
attacks. Her most
recent ER visit was last week.
Today her BP is 200/110 with a
HR of 95. Of the
following diagnoses, which
etiology has the highest
priority?
A patient with alcoholism is Metabolic problems
brought in with confusion. You
ask him to "stop traffic" with
his palms and notice that every
few seconds his palms suddenly
move toward the floor.
What does this indicate?
See an expert-written answer!
NR 509 Midterm Chamberlain
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NR 509 Midterm NR509 Final Exam ANCC FNP Board Q
150 terms 88 terms Teacher 149 terms
Erica_Huff121 Preview brit_oldland Preview Carlton778
An 18-year-old patient comes to Pityriasis rosea
the office for evaluation of a
rash. At first there was only one
large patch, but then more
lesions erupted suddenly on the
back and torso; the lesions itch.
On physical examination, you
note that the pattern of eruption
is like a Christmas tree and that
there are a variety of
erythematous papules and
macules on the cleavage lines of
the back. Based on this
description, what is the most
likely diagnosis?
See an expert-written answer!
,A 19-year-old construction Tinea versicolor
worker presents for evaluation
of a rash. He notes that it started
on his back with a multitude of
spots and is also on his arms,
chest, and neck. It itches a lot.
He does sweat more than
before because being outdoors
is part of his job. On physical
examination, you note dark tan
patches with a reddish cast that
has sharp borders and fine
scales, scattered more
prominently around the upper
back, chest, neck, and upper
arms as well as under the arms.
Based on this description, what
is your most likely diagnosis?
See an expert-written answer!
You are examining a child with Clonus
severe cerebral palsy. When you
suddenly move his foot dorsally,
a sustained "beating" of the foot
against your hand ensues. What
does this represent?
A patient presents with a daily Increased intracranial pressure
headache which has worsened
over the past several months.
On funduscopic examination,
you notice that the disk edge is
indistinct and the veins do not
pulsate. Which is most likely?
See an expert-written answer!
A patient complains of epistaxis. Hematemesis
Which other cause should be
considered?
A patient complains of shortness Heart failure
of breath for the past few days.
On examination, you note late
inspiratory crackles in the lower
third of the chest that were not
present a week ago. What is the
most likely explanation for
these?
, You are excited about a positive Continue using the test, perhaps doing less laboratory work and
test finding you have just diagnostics.
noticed on physical
examination of your patient. You
go on to do more examination,
laboratory work, and
diagnostic tests, only to find that
there is no sign of the disease
you thought would
correlate with the finding. This
same experience happens
several times. What should
you conclude?
A 50-year-old woman presents Subarachnoid hemorrhage
with a new complaint of
headache. The patient states,
"this is worst headache of my
life". Her concurrent conditions
includes hypertension. Her
history includes habitual ER visits
for various complaints and panic
attacks. Her most
recent ER visit was last week.
Today her BP is 200/110 with a
HR of 95. Of the
following diagnoses, which
etiology has the highest
priority?
A patient with alcoholism is Metabolic problems
brought in with confusion. You
ask him to "stop traffic" with
his palms and notice that every
few seconds his palms suddenly
move toward the floor.
What does this indicate?
See an expert-written answer!
