A newly diagnosed diabetic patient asks the nurse practitioner why he needs to check his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?

Who was the leader of the Pueblo Revolt against the Spanish in 1680?

All of the following are systemic factors affect healing EXCEPT:

*Your friend brings his 85 y/o father to your practice because he is having new onset trouble remembering things and being oriented.  He talked to him 3 days ago and he was fine.  But, today, he found him in the living room with his pajamas on looking for his car keys.  He has a fever today of 102F.  Past medical history consists of arthritis, hypertension and BPH.  Which of the following tests would be a easy way to tell what could be going on?

During the Seven Years’ War, some Anglo-American merchants from which cities continued to engage in illegal trade with the French West Indies?

Who published translations of stories of exploratory voyages and argued in favor of English colonization of North America?

In 1718, France strengthened its presence near the Gulf of Mexico by establishing

Which of the following can contribute to Vitamin B12 deficiency?

How were North American Indian agricultural societies similar to each other?

Mr. Resch was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia six months ago.  He declined medications & has been exercising regularly and has changed to a low fat diet.  Results of his fasting lipid panel last week are: Total cholesterol – 202, LDL – 176, HDL 33, and VLDL 22. His 10 year risk of major CV event is 12.1%. Which of the following would be the most appropriate class of medication to prescribe for Mr. Resch’s hyperlipidemia?