A 64-year-old man was diagnosed 19 months ago with bilateral osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees, and has come to his family physician for a checkup. The client and his physician are discussing the effects of his health problem and the measures that the man has taken to accommodate and treat his OA in his daily routines. Which of the following statements by the client would necessitate further teaching? (i.e. which state is incorrect?)

You have a 26 year old with a tender, palpable mass about 10 cm in diameter on his right distal femur. In this age group & this physical location, you are most concerned this represents:

Which hormone exerts antiapoptotic effects on osteoblasts (i.e. inhibits apoptosis of osteoblasts) but proapoptotic effects on osteoclasts (i.e. promotes apoptosis of osteoclasts)?

A 45-year-old female comes to your primary care office to establish care. She reports that over the past year, she has been tired a lot and has gained 10 pounds. She states that she has near-constant pain “all over” that is worst in her shoulders, low back, and buttocks. She cannot pinpoint any specific joints that are involved. She has not been sleeping well. She has missed several days of work for her symptoms this year. Her past medical history includes type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypercholesterolemia, although previous labs show these conditions are controlled, and she has a normal CBC, CMP and sed rate. Her medications are metformin and simvastatin.  You diagnose her with [answer1]. Treatments for her condition will include [answer2]

The patient has weakness and pain in his shoulder, with no history of trauma. The NP is concerned the patient has a rotator cuff tear. Which of the following imaging modalities should be used to assess for rotator cuff tears?

The NP is performing a well-child exam on a 2 year old (24 month visit). Which of the following would be considered a normal finding?

How should the bed be positioned during the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure?

For online classes, you can take proctored exams either on-campus or remotely. Who will proctor your exams if you take them remotely?

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