99. During a physical examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to make a fist by folding his thumb and then covering the thumb with the other fingers. The patient complains of pain. Which of the following conditions is this test indicative of?

79. An individual is being evaluated by the NP for a thyroid disorder. The NP notes that the TSH is 0.01 mcg U/L. What should the NP do next?

33. A 20 year-old Hispanic man complains of right knee pain after twisting it while playing soccer. The patient anxiously tells the nurse practitioner that the injured knee sometimes locks when he walks or attempts to straighten the leg. This best describes which of the following conditions?

13. Parkinsons’ disease is primarily caused by:

57. All the following are risk factors associated with long-term use of PPIs EXCEPT:

65. A 35-year old woman complains of a 6-month history of periodic “heartburn” primarily after eating tomato-based sauces. Her weight is unchanged and examination reveals a single altered finding of epigastric tenderness without rebound. As first-line therapy, you advise:

37. During a physical examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to make a fist by folding his thumb and then covering his thumb with the other fingers and bending the wrist with the hand downward. The patient complains of pain. Which of the following conditions is this test indicative of?

95. A 53-year old crossing guard complains of twisting his right knee while walking this morning. The knee is swollen and tender to palpation. The nurse practitioner suspects a grade II sprain. The initial treatment plan includes which of the following?

24. A 60-year-old man with TIA and atrial fibrillation is currently being treated with Apixaban, one of the new oral anticoagulants. What is an important teaching point for this patient today?

15. The goal of therapy for the client with Parkinson’s disease is to: