A patient reports prolonged stiffness in the neck and back almost every morning for the last few weeks. She also reported being tired all the time and generalized pain in her pelvis and shoulders. Labs indicate elevated ESR (50 mm/hr), normal rheumatoid factor, normal creatine phosphokinase, and normochromic normocytic anemia. Temperature is slightly elevated. Other vital signs are normal. Based on this information, what is the most appropriate diagnosis?

A college campus health nurse practitioner is reviewing a case from the previous week with the nurse practitioner learner. The patient complained about being tired all of the time which was affecting her grades and causing stress. The patient also said she frequently leaves the classroom due to diarrhea and she has lost eight pounds without even trying. She often has abdominal pain in the lower right quadrant. What diagnosis would the nurse practitioner learner anticipate?

Which statement is correct concerning circumcision?

After the loss of his wife five months ago, a 67-year-old male patient began abusing alcohol. He has no prior medical problems and no history of alcoholism. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of new-onset anemia development in this patient?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing the diagnosis of Peyronie disease. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?

Bob loves pecan pie. However, Bob has been diagnosed with acute diverticulitis and his nurse practitioner provider has recommended removing all nuts and seeds from his diet. Based on what pathophysiologic change would the nurse practitioner justify the dietary change?

A patient with no past medical history presents with headache, chest pain, hypertension, palpitations, and pallor. In addition to excluding cardiac etiologies, what endocrine abnormality could be the etiology of this clinical presentation?

Which of the following statements regarding osteoarthritis is TRUE?

A young adult male reports anxiety, tremulousness, headaches, palpitations, and sweating 2–4 hours after eating. Physical exam is normal. No laboratory results are currently available. No medical conditions are noted in the history. What is the most likely diagnosis?

The nurse practitioner is reviewing a case study where a pregnant woman is experiencing unilateral, spontaneous, serosanguineous discharge from her nipple. What diagnosis would the nurse practitioner anticipate?