ML is a 51 year-old Hispanic female. You have been following her for almost 2 years now and have been working very hard with her to manage her Type 2 DM, her hyperlipidemia, and her HTN. You have her DM and hyperlipidemia under control as evidenced by laboratory values. You’re still working on her HTN. […]

A 78-year-old woman is taking amitripyline, isophane insulin suspension, digoxin, and a thiazide diuretic, and has established diagnoses of congestive heart failure with left bundle branch block, diabetes mellitus, and depression. Which of the following concerning the interactions between her diagnoses and treatments is false? Question 42 options: The digoxin predisposes her risk of hypoglycemia […]

Mr. Nelson is a 67-year-old retired insurance salesman with a 2-day history of dizziness. He describes a lightheaded sensation as though he is about to pass out that occurs whenever he is standing or walking. He has a milder sensation in the sitting position and is completely relieved when he lies down. There is no […]

A 24-year-old black female with sickle cell anemia is scheduled for discharge from the hospital. The healthcare team recognizes the importance of an interprofessional approach in discharge planning. What is a primary role of the interprofessional team in this context? Group of answer choices Collaborating to assess the patient’s needs and developing a comprehensive discharge […]

Allen is a 45 year old who presents to the clinic with complaints of burning and itching of the right eye. He also reports tearing from the eye with photophobia. This is not the first time this has happened. You note he has some erythema and edema on the lid margin with some dryness, scaling, […]

Nurse Tucker is preparing Mr. Jones (62 yoa) for discharge the next day. Mr. Jones has ALS and this hospital admission was to treat aspiration pneumonia. Mr. Jones’ wife has been his primary caregiver since his initial diagnosis with ALS 14 months earlier. She is a nurse and is on faculty at an online RN […]

A 72-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastases to the bone. He is experiencing significant pain, fatigue, and emotional distress. The healthcare team decides to implement palliative care. Which of the following best describes the goal of palliative care in this situation? Group of answer choices Focus on managing symptoms, and offering […]

Mr. Stephens, a 70-year-old carpenter, reports onset of constant headache 2 weeks ago, which is not relieved by analgesics. At the same time, he developed some feelings of numbness in his left hand and family reports several episodes of confusion. Pain has awakened him twice. This pattern makes you highly suspicious of: Question 83 options: […]

A 65-year-old patient with decompensated liver cirrhosis has opted for palliative care. The healthcare team is developing a care plan. What key components should be included in the palliative care plan for this patient? Group of answer choices Symptom management, including addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Recommending liver transplantation Focusing on low sodium diet […]

The Smith family presents to Urgent Care on Easter day after spending the weekend home together. Parent one is a 52-year-old woman who has been experiencing extreme fatigue, muscle aches, congestion, and headache for 4 days with intermittent fevers to 102 degrees F. 1. Does this patient qualify for influenza treatment? Why or why not? […]