A 37-year-old man comes into the emergency room with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath while lifting weights. The RT performs a physical exam and finds a hyperresonant percussion note on the right side and tracheal shift to the left. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms? What […]

A middle aged adult with type 2 diabetes and an above knee amputation that occurred five years ago as a result of diabetes related foot disease Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the chronic illness and disability experienced by the case study. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the factors that impact […]

A 45-year-old Caucasian woman seeks advice from her primary care physician regarding her risk for osteoporosis and the need for bone density screening. She is a lifelong nonsmoker and drinks alcohol only socially. She has a history of moderate-persistent asthma since age 12 . She is currently on fluticasone, 44 m g / puff twice […]

A 70-year-old man presents to the clinic with pain and swelling of the right upper lid. He feels a small bump in the upper eyelid that is tender to palpation. He denies fever, changes in vision, or diplopia. Examination shows a focal swelling of the right upper lid with overlying erythema and a small opening […]

tameka is 15 years old.she is 6 months pregnant with her first child. she alternates between living with her mother and her boyfriends older sister. andre her boyfriend and the father of her baby is 17 years old. Tameka has made most of her prenatal care appointments. andre goes with her when he isnt working. […]

A 30-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of intermittent, cramping abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea for the last month. Symptoms occur shortly after a meal. She has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following is the best treatment? A 30-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of intermittent, […]

Crystal is a teenager who has been diagnosed with acne. She has a history of remission and exacerbation of acne that has followed the pattern of menses for 2 years. However, the condition over the last 6 months has worsened to a moderate degree of severity and persistence. Which of the following antibiotics would NOT […]

Mr. Rosen is an established patient. He has been seen for fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion, jaw pain, back pain, dizziness, and light-headedness. After testing, it is determined that he has early stages of coronary heart disease and needs to be seen this week. You will play the part of the office manager for […]

A nurse is assessing the client’s readiness for discharge from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The nurse can rouse the client by calling the client’s name. The client can move all extremities and has a blood pressure of 134/82. Baseline preoperative blood pressure was 128/78. The most recent pulse oximetry reading was 94% on room […]

A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department. The mother states that the child has had flulike symptoms with vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days. On data collection the nurse finds that the child’s heart rate is slightly elevated and the blood pressure is normal. The child is irritable and crying only […]