A woman who is utilizing oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) as a means of contraception contacts her healthcare provider to inform them that she has neglected to take the pills for four consecutive days. She clarifies that she has abstained from sexual intercourse during this period. What course of action will the provider most likely suggest?

What will be the initial course of action taken by the provider when a postmenopausal female patient exhibits hyperuricemia on a blood test despite having no symptoms of gout?

What information will the provider convey to a postpartum woman who experiences symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and constipation, along with elevated TSH levels and decreased T3 and T4 levels based on laboratory tests?

An asymptomatic female is concerned about having come into contact with sexually transmitted gonorrhea and asks about antibiotics. What will the provider recommend?

Recent changes are observed in a young male patient such as increased withdrawal from peers, dropping out of college, and quitting their job over the past 5 months. The parent expresses concerns about a potential connection to schizophrenia due to a maternal uncle’s history of the disease. What course of action will the provider take next?

What is the probable treatment for the disorder when a previously healthy patient complains of a sensation of one knee locking or feeling unstable while descending stairs, with no history of knee injury and no associated pain?

A 45-year-old patient has mild osteoarthritis in both knees and asks about nonpharmacologic therapies. What will the provider recommend?

A patient reports two episodes of visual disturbances and eye pain that lasted 1 to 2 days each about 2 months apart. Which diagnostic testing will the provider order initially?

After evaluating a patient with shoulder pain, an orthopedic specialist observes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance in the shoulder joint. What would be the subsequent course of action in the treatment plan for this patient?

An adult patient who has been taking high-dose corticosteroids reports a dull, aching pain in the groin and presents with a limp. What condition does the provider suspect, based on this history?