A patient presents with dizziness, heavy sweating, and signs of dehydration after prolonged heat exposure. His core temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F), and he is fully oriented. Which diagnosis is most likely?

A patient with bulimia nervosa is at greatest risk for which electrolyte abnormality?

A 38-year-old woman with stable systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) asks what long-term health problem she is most at risk for. Which condition occurs at an increased rate in patients with SLE?

A 60-year-old woman presents with neck pain for 8 weeks that radiates into her right thumb and index finger. She has completed NSAID therapy and physical therapy without improvement. On examination, she has weakness of right wrist extension and diminished brachioradialis reflexes. What is the most appropriate next step?

A 24-year-old basketball player lands awkwardly after a rebound and immediately feels a “pop” in his knee. Within 2 hours, significant swelling develops. He reports that the knee feels unstable when attempting to walk. Which injury is most likely?

A 38-year-old women patient who underwent radiation therapy for breast cancer develops progressive pulmonary fibrosis six years later. Histologic examination of the affected lung would most likely reveal which finding?

A 54-year-old man presents to the primary care clinic with a complaint of musculoskeletal pain. During the history and physical examination, the nurse practitioner identifies several findings. Which findings should be considered musculoskeletal “red flags” that warrant further diagnostic evaluation or urgent referral? Select all that apply.

An 80-year-old woman with diabetes presents with a 3-week history of progressively worsening thoracic back pain. She developed chills and a headache yesterday but is unsure whether she had a fever. In clinic, her temperature is 101°F (38.3°C). Examination reveals focal tenderness over the mid-thoracic spine without erythema or swelling. She has no lower extremity weakness, numbness, or bowel/bladder dysfunction. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the Nurse Practitioner to take in the evaluation of this patient?

A nurse practitioner is counseling a patient newly diagnosed with Paget disease of bone. Which statements about the disease are accurate? Select all that apply

A child has severe muscle wasting, loss of subcutaneous fat, and a body weight less than 60% of normal. Serum albumin is only slightly decreased. Which diagnosis is most likely?