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?
Read DetailsA 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?
Read DetailsA 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?
Read DetailsA man presents to the primary care clinic with chief complaints of “it hurts to pee and the tip of my penis is red.” He reports unprotected intercourse multiple male and female partners over the last month. The nurse practitioner notes yellow mucopurulent urethral discharge and suspects a diagnosis of gonorrhea. What test would be the most efficient to confirm the diagnosis of gonorrhea?
Read DetailsThe 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?
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