Mrs. Leland, a 62 year old female, presented to the ER with…
Mrs. Leland, a 62 year old female, presented to the ER with complaints of sense of uneasiness and severe fatigue for a few days now. After ruling out a few possible differential diagnosis, the attending physician narrowed it down to possible myocardial ischemia. As a student nurse practitioner, you know the pathophysiology behind this is:
Read DetailsHabitual use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…
Habitual use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is considered an etiological factor in peptic ulcer disorder. Which of the following is considered an important factor in the pathogenesis related to NSAID use in peptic ulcer?
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You are talking to a group of people in the community about gastric and duodenal ulcers and the similarities and differences between them. Which of the following statements by one of the participants will indicate that they have accurate understanding about gastric and duodenal ulcer?
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You are taking care of an IV drug user in the ER who was brought in by the EMT suspecting mitral regurgitation. From your understanding of the causes leading to mitral regurgitation, you know this patient most likely has a history of:
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