A 37-year-old individual, with no previously documented medical conditions, visits the clinic exhibiting signs of substance intoxication: blood pressure of 150/92, heart rate of 114, dilated pupils, palpitations, restlessness, nausea, chills, and a general sense of discomfort. Given these symptoms, for which of the following complications will the provider monitor?

A 17-year-old boy presents to your office with complaints of feeling a fullness in his ear, hearing loss, and hearing a popping sound when he swallows. On examination, you notice that his eardrum has an amber-yellow color, and you can see air bubbles behind the drum. What condition do these findings suggest?

A patient’s BP reading in the right arm is 130/85, and in the left arm, it’s 118/80. What does this indicate?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding caffeine withdrawal?

A patient has come in, moving with an exceptionally wide base and stumbling frequently. What might be the cause of this abnormal gait?

In the context of the USPSTF guidelines, the Nurse Practitioner understands that a Grade B recommendation signifies which of the following?

An adult patient presents with bilateral ear itching and pain. Upon examination, you notice an inflamed, swollen external canal and pain with movement of the pinna. The tympanic membrane appears normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is TRUE about cocaine abuse?

During a mental status examination (MSE), a patient is asked to draw a clock face with hands indicating a specific time. What aspect of the patient’s cognitive functioning is this test assessing?

In the context of the USPSTF guidelines, the Nurse Practitioner understands that a Grade I recommendation signifies which of the following?