Your next patient is a 35-year-old female that you have been…
Your next patient is a 35-year-old female that you have been seeing for the past 5 years. She made an appointment with you to discuss recent symptoms of anxiety. She is generally healthy. You saw her 4 months ago and had her complete a PHQ-9 screening as part of her health maintenance. Her score did not require follow up. You administered the GAD-7 screening tool for anxiety at this clinic appointment. Her GAD-7 score is 8. How do you interpret these results?
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Your next patient is a 58-year-old female with a history of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, psoriasis and obesity. She has had a rash on and off for the past 4 weeks. After completing a detailed history, you learned that she experienced this same type of rash in her early 20s. She has also been under more stress during the past couple of months. You examine her and expect to find the following lesions:
Read DetailsThe American Burn Association classifies burn risk levels as…
The American Burn Association classifies burn risk levels as major/high, moderate, and minor. The most common burns among all ages occur in the home secondary to fire or flame and scalding or hot object contact. Children and older adults are more vulnerable. Which of the following is NOT considered crucial in the immediate decision-making process for assessing a burn patient?
Read DetailsA 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post-void drib…
A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post-void dribbling, and a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which diagnostic tests will the APRN order based on these findings to rule out prostatitis?
Read DetailsProstatitis is a common problem in younger adult men. GU sy…
Prostatitis is a common problem in younger adult men. GU symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis include hesitancy, frequency, urgency, nocturia, dysuria and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. Many patients with acute prostatitis are severely ill. First line antibiotic treatment options include:
Read DetailsTo make a diagnosis of hyperhidrosis a patient must have foc…
To make a diagnosis of hyperhidrosis a patient must have focal and visible sweating over a 6-month period of time and two of the following conditions. Which of the following statements would NOT be considered one of the acceptable criteria for the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis?
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