A 15-year-old girl presents to your clinic with a sore throat lasting for a week, worsening symptoms, neck swelling, fever, and decreased range of motion in the neck. Her throat examination reveals bright red throat, swollen tonsils, white exudate on the tonsils, and swollen uvula. Her anterior cervical and tonsillar nodes are enlarged and tender. What complication should you consider in this patient’s case?

A patient during an evaluation reveals that they have had thoughts about killing themselves and have access to a firearm. As a nurse practitioner, the appropriate action would be:

A patient in an MSE expresses thoughts that other people are always talking about him, despite no evidence to support this belief. This could indicate the presence of:

Which of the following drugs is most likely abused in a patient with decreased level of consciousness and pinpoint pupils?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for substance abuse in adolescents?

Which of the following is FALSE about nicotine?

Your 32-year-old G4P3 patient comes to you for her first prenatal appointment at an estimated 22 weeks gestational age. She states that she drinks about 1 glass of wine with dinner a day to feel relaxed enough to go to bed after a stressful day of work. Otherwise, she has never experienced anyone ask her about her drinking, has never felt the need to cut down on her alcohol intake, and has never needed an “eye-opener” in the morning. Is the screening positive for alcohol abuse?

A patient has their legs crossed while you’re measuring their blood pressure. What impact might this have on the reading?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding substance abuse in adolescents?

During an MSE, a patient was able to recall 3 simple objects after 2 minutes but struggled to remember them after 5 minutes. This patient is likely experiencing issues with: