The NP knows that which of the following is an indication that hospitalization should be considered to manage a patient with a COPD exacerbation?

Which of the following tests is recommended as part of the initial evaluation for hypertension in both pediatric and adult patients?

A 8-year-old girl presents with abrupt onset of fever (104.1 degrees Fahrenheit), progressively worsening sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. She responds to your questioning with a muffled voice. On exam, her right tonsillar area is swollen and inflamed, and the uvula is displaced to the left. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A new 56-year-old patient has a blood pressure reading of 146/84 mm Hg.  She has no previous history of blood pressure problems. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate next step?

You are evaluating a 65-year-old female with a history of diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension. Which of the following medications would be the best choice to treat their hypertension while providing renal protection?

A patient with hypertension refuses to take prescribed antihypertensive medication. Which documentation is MOST appropriate?

A 2-year-old child is brought to the clinic for a hoarse, bark-like cough during the night. The history also reveals a 2-day history of low-grade fever and mild yellow rhinorrhea and mildly decreased appetite. On exam, the child has a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, a barky cough, hoarse cry, and a temperature of 101.3°F. No stridor, retractions, or wheezing. What is the next step in treatment for this child?

Write your response to 1 question from the category below. Category 1 (select 1 question) 1. Religion and the Arts Ethologist Ellen Dissanayake believes that the arts (music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture) were a necessary part of ancient religious rituals because the arts provided a way of bonding with others, including deity—a bonding that was important in alleviating stress during times of uncertainty. Give 1 detailed example from the Hindu religion that exemplifies Dissanayake’s premise. Then, provide 1 detailed example from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Christianity in general, or with another world religion that exemplifies this principle. For your conclusion, why do you think the arts are able to provide this kind of bonding for devotees during times of uncertainty? 2. Similarities and Differences with Hinduism Considering Hinduism, describe in detail at least 2 examples of similarities between the religious narratives, arts, or beliefs practiced by Hindus and those practiced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Christianity in general, or with another world religion (2 Hindu examples and 2 examples from LDS Church/Christianity/other world religion). For your conclusion, what has your study of the arts and religious beliefs of Hinduism taught you about your own religion? 3. Similarities and Differences with Buddhism Considering Buddhism, describe in detail at least 2 examples of similarities between the religious narratives, arts, or beliefs practiced by Buddhists and those practiced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Christianity in general, or with another world religion (2 Buddhist examples and 2 examples from LDS Church/Christianity/other world religion). For your conclusion, what has your study of the arts and religious beliefs of Buddhism taught you about your own religion? 4. Oral Tradition How would you explain the oral tradition to someone who does not know what it is? Be sure to rely on the information included in Foley’s article and give at least 2 detailed examples as to how the oral tradition has been used in South Asia throughout time. For your conclusion, is the oral tradition still relevant for modern South Asians? If so, how? If not, why not?

Write your response to 1 question from the category below. Category 2 (select 1 question) 5. Approaching the Unknown and Unfamiliar After having written your paper/created your final artifact, reflect on the following.  (1) In terms of the scholarly process, how did the process of finding vetted scholarly sources affect the way you wrote the paper? Give a detailed explanation. (2) In terms of scholarly substance, what did you learn by writing the paper? Give a detailed explanation. For your conclusion, how might conducting scholarly research relate to the Savior’s admonition to make righteous judgments? 6. Questions to Ponder Drawing upon all the questions to ponder covered throughout the entire course, select 2 questions and respond to a, b, and c for each of the 2 questions: Explain what we learned in class that prompted the original question. Provide plenty of detail in your answer. What have you learned at this point in the semester that gives you a more expanded view regarding the question? Be specific and provide plenty of detail in your answer. In terms of your current situation, how might you apply what you have learned from contemplating this question to various aspects of your life? Be specific in providing your answer to this question. 7. Orality and Musicality in Hindustani Classical Music From what you have learned about the oral tradition in Hindustani classical music from the Ruckert readings, the Zuckerman videos, and Dr. Bhattacharjee’s video about his guru, describe how the guru-shishya parampara is fundamental to the ongoing tradition of Hindustani classical music. For your conclusion, what makes Hindustani classical music unique? 8. Art as a Corrective Briefly explain Gregory Bateson’s notion of art as a corrective and give 2 detailed examples of how performing traditions in South Asia embody this principle (possible examples—Qawwali, female Sufism, Bollywood Movies, Bollywood Filmi Music, female contemporary artists). What is each genre correcting against? For your conclusion, what is the role of art-as-corrective in South Asia? 9. Abida Parveen and Lata Mangeshkar Compare and contrast the voices and bodies of the gynandrous Abida Parveen and the hyper-feminine-sounding Lata Mangeshkar. In making your comparison, consider the historical reasons for banning (or at least covering up) female bodies in traditional performances, the modern role of technology as a way of freeing and encouraging female expression for women (of all ages and backgrounds), and the way modern-day performances for both women function as a kind of corrective.

Before performing a capillary puncture on a child, what locations should you and should you not consider?