A 58-year-old man presents to the clinic with a painful, bli…
A 58-year-old man presents to the clinic with a painful, blistering rash on his right torso that started two days ago. He describes the pain as burning and severe. Physical examination reveals clusters of vesicles on an erythematous base distributed along a single dermatome. The patient asks if he can transmit the condition to others. What should the nurse practitioner inform him regarding exposure to others?
Read DetailsA 65 year old man was just started on dyslipidemia medicatio…
A 65 year old man was just started on dyslipidemia medication because he had a very low HDL. He is complaining that since he started the medication he experiences facial flushing and mild itching. which medication is he most likely taking?
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A 50 y/o woman was started on a medication for her blood pressure. A few months later she returns complaining of mild bilateral ankle swelling but no other complaints. She has no past medical history other than hypertension. What is the most likely cause of her ankle edema?
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A women’s husband attempted suicide 3 months prior. She is expressing a lot of concern pertaining to how to communicate with him and she would like advice. Which of the following would be the best advice the NP could provide the wife on how to communicate with her husband when he expresses negative feelings?
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