Casio, a giant electronic products producer, synthesizes it abilities in miniaturization, microprocessor design, material science, and ultrathin precision castings to produce digital watches. It uses the same skills to produce card calculators, digital cameras, and other small electronics. These collective skills are known as  

Shaw Industries, a giant carpet manufacturer, increases its control over raw materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber, a key input into its manufacturing process. This is an example of 

Several patients are in the ED with chief complaint of headache.  Which of the following patients should be seen first: (i.e. which is most likely to have a potential life-threatening condition?)

Of the following, which method of transmission of the common cold is LEAST likely?

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) is described as:

A patient is brought to the clinic by a family member with complaint of headache, confusion and fatigue.  The patient’s mother reports her daughter was studying for an exam when she had a seizure.  What is the most important information the practitioner should elicit from the patient’s mother?

A worsening pattern of severe headaches suggest all of the following EXCEPT:

A 28 year woman presents with influenza.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which of the following is the best treatment option:

Rhinovirus Cold-producing viruses:

A 56 year old female is in your clinic with complaints of unilateral ear pressure, hearing difficulties, and popping sensation. Patient reports she has not had an upper respiratory infection. What exams should the APRN include?