A 45-year-old female patient presents with numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers of her right hand. She reports that her symptoms worsen at night and sometimes during activities such as typing or holding a phone. A positive Tinel and Phalen test are present. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most helpful in identifying the likely underlying condition?

A 30-year-old male presents to the clinic with a 7-day history of left-sided scrotal pain and swelling. He is sexually active with multiple female partners and does not consistently use condoms. He reports dysuria and a mild fever. Physical examination reveals tenderness and swelling of the left epididymis. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

A 30-year-old female presents with vaginal discharge. The NP notes a thin homogenous discharge with a “fishy odor,” and a vaginal pH of > 4.5. The wet prep shows clue cells. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

A 32-year-old woman presents for her annual gynecological exam. Her Pap test results return with the following findings: atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US). What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

Which of the following patients is most likely to be diagnosed with acute appendicitis?

A 24-year-old female presents to the emergency department stating that she was sexually assaulted the previous night. What is the most appropriate initial step in the evaluation and management of this patient?

A 28-year-old male presents to the clinic with a 5-day history of scrotal pain and swelling, predominantly on the left side. He also reports dysuria and mild fever. On physical examination, there is tenderness and swelling of the left epididymis, and the pain is relieved by elevation of the scrotum (positive Prehn’s sign). What is the most likely diagnosis?

The NP is providing information on the risk that increase for women after menopause. Which of the following statements provided to a patient is most correct?

A 50-year-old male patient presents with a thyroid nodule. He asks the NP to explain what his risk factors are. Which of the following are NOT considered significant risk factors for thyroid cancer?

A 50-year-old patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following treatments is recommended as a first-line therapy?