A 51-year-old male professional presents for a routine physical examination. He reports consuming 6–8 rum and Cokes each evening after work but states that it does not interfere with his work or family life. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiologic effects of chronic alcohol use in this patient?

Which of the following best defines intermenstrual bleeding?

A 68-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents with extreme thirst, polyuria, and profound dehydration. Laboratory studies reveal: Blood glucose: 950 mg/dL Serum osmolality: 330 mOsm/kg Arterial blood pH: 7.35 Serum ketones: negative Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology and typical laboratory findings of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic state (HHNK) compared with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

A 62-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with a feeling of heaviness and pressure in her pelvis and something “falling out” of her vagina for the past several months. She also reports urinary incontinence when coughing or sneezing. On pelvic examination, the uterus is noted to descend into the vaginal canal. Which of the following statements regarding uterine prolapse is true?

A 12-year-old boy is brought to the clinic with polyuria, polydipsia, and unintentional weight loss over the past 2 weeks. He recently had a viral upper respiratory infection. Laboratory testing reveals hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology and typical onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)?

A 38-year-old woman was diagnosed with leiomyomas following evaluation for heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. Which of the following would be a true teaching point for the nurse to include in patient education?

Which of the following statements best differentiates Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis?

A condominium complex contains 20 units. The following data shows the number of individuals living in each unit. 2          2          3          1          4          3          5          2          1          3 4          4          2          2          3          5          1          2          3          5 Using the first row of data as a sample, the sampling error is ________.

During the 3 pm to 5 pm time period, cars arrive at a bank’s drive-through window at an average rate of 10 customers per hour. Assume that the time between arrivals follows the exponential distribution. What is the average time between customer arrivals?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 70% of American adults between the ages of 35 and 54 owned their own homes during the last quarter of 2018. A random sample of 6 adults between the ages of 35 and 54 was selected. What is the probability that exactly 4 of them owned their own homes?