A patient has their legs crossed while you’re measuring their blood pressure. What impact might this have on the reading?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding substance abuse in adolescents?

During an MSE, a patient was able to recall 3 simple objects after 2 minutes but struggled to remember them after 5 minutes. This patient is likely experiencing issues with:

A patient with chronic uncontrolled pain is presenting with depression, social isolation, and limited mobility. What long-term effect of uncontrolled pain does this indicate?

A patient with a red, inflamed eardrum without effusion is likely suffering from which condition?

A healthcare provider is interacting with a patient from a culture different from their own. What potential challenge does this situation present?

Which of the following drugs is typically associated with gynecomastia from chronic use?

Sarah, a 27-year-old woman, has been struggling with depression and anxiety for several years. Lately, her symptoms have worsened, and she has been expressing feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of ending her life. All the following are modifiable risk factors for suicide, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is known to put a patient at risk of using illicit drugs during pregnancy?

A 32-year-old woman visits your clinic, presenting with a small, round, and “punched-out” ulcer in her mouth with a white base surrounded by a red halo. She states it is quite painful and mentions having a similar ulcer a few months ago. She admits to being under a lot of stress recently at work. What is the most likely diagnosis?