A 68-year-old woman with no known allergies is being seen fo…
A 68-year-old woman with no known allergies is being seen for an acute episodic visit with complaints of dysuria, body aches, and intermittent sweats. On exam, the patient’s temperature is 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit after taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) before she left home to come to your office. Results from her urinalysis: protein: trace blood: small nitrites: negative leukocyte esterase: small What is the NP’s most appropriate next step?
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Johnson is a 56-year-old complaining of pain associated with a recent episode of herpes zoster. The nurse practitioner knows that this pain may be quite severe and may persist for as long as one year after the skin eruption has resolved. According to clinical practice guidelines, it is best managed with:
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A 72-year-old Caucasian woman complains of a crusty and non-healing small ulcer on her upper lip that she has had for several months. She also has light-red-colored lesions with a roughened texture on both her upper cheeks. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention for this patient?
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