AL is a 27-year-old female who was diagnosed with a major depressive disorder 2 years ago and suffers from intermittent migraine attacks (~2/month). She had difficulty concentrating, reduced motivation, and anxiety in social situations. She was initially self-medicating with alcohol, and has seen a couple different psychiatrists. AL’s current medication profile shows the following: Fluoxetine […]

Nancy is an 80 year old who recently fell from her motorized wheelchair and fractured her right wrist. The fracture had been surgically repaired and supported post-operatively with a cast. Nancy has a history of CVA with aphasia. On her recent clinic visit for a cast change, this wound is discovered. The wound bed is […]

Mr. B. is a 55 year old construction worker who is admitted to your unit post-operatively following a small bowel resection. Mr. B’s wife states that he has been feeling poorly for the week prior to admission, and has spent most of his time in his recliner and when he would get out of the […]

A 33-year-old African male presented with a series of lesions on the inside of his left leg. It started as a small papule on his calf which grew slowly. Every few weeks a nodule would appear further up the leg and begin to ulcerate. He was diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus a year ago. […]

Ms. D is a 40-year-old female, who has chronic low back pain, is being considered for chronic opioid therapy. You completed an opioid risk assessment. The assessment revealed that she has a brother and father with a history alcohol abuse. Based on this information, you would consider which of the following statements to be true: […]

Mrs. Heaven, she is 32 years old with no known allergies admitted to ward overnight after arriving to the emergency department due to severe pain in abdomen and nausea. Heaven was discharged from hospital three days ago following an emergency appendectomy. Heaven’s reports persistent nausea and reluctant to eat. She describes her abdominal pain as […]

Mr. B is a 68-year-old male who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease 4 years ago. He was recently moved to a long-term care facility for full-time care and monitoring. He regularly wanders the hallway and must remain on a locked unit. The nurse has given him a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury. Which […]

A 6-month-old infant presents with recurrent infections, facial abnormalities, and a history of hypocalcemic seizures. Based on the clinical presentation, the pediatrician suspects DiGeorge syndrome. DiGeorge syndrome is associated with developmental issues in which of the following embryonic structures? Group of answer choices Third and fourth branchial pouches First and second branchial pouches Fifth and […]

An 88-year-old male who lives alone is brought to the clinic by his adult son. The son asks if his father can still drive safely. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to the family regarding their wishes for this client? A. If there is a concern about unsafe driving, then other arrangements […]

 Healthcare A patient waits to meet with a doctor. She’s pacing, fidgeting with her phone, and constantly asking the receptionist where the doctor is. A nurse comes to collect preliminary information regarding her symptoms. When asked to have an X-ray taken, the patient immediately becomes verbally abusive. She refuses the procedure and argues, “You just […]