The nurse practitioner is reviewing a case study where a young female presents with a low-grade fever, abdominal pain, and heavy vaginal discharge. When the nurse practitioner performs a vaginal examination, the patient screams when the uterus and cervix are moved. Diagnostic studies are needed; however, the nurse practitioner suspects a diagnosis of?

Management of nausea and vomiting is based on the underlying cause. Which of the causes listed below is the most common cause of nausea and vomiting in adults and children?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing asthma in older populations. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?

Which statement BEST defines endometriosis?

Secondary bladder cancer in females is associated with what primary cancer?

A male patient presented with low back pain that started one month ago. This pain was associated with morning stiffness and improved with activity. He has a history of shoulder pain. On exam, there was tenderness over the iliac crest with limited mobility of the spine. A pelvic x-ray showed bilateral sacroiliitis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an important part of the preoperative assessment for a patient undergoing lung surgery. The diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide and what other measurement from the PFT provide the best estimate of postoperative morbidity and mortality?

Physiologic changes in abscess formation in the lung cavity include:

A patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has a recent urinalysis showing increased amounts of protein. What therapy does the nurse practitioner educate the patient that is specific to this disorder?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing pyelonephritis. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?