Which of the following are important factors in determining the needed frequency of the neurologic assessment? 1. Patient’s diagnosis 2. Acuity of the condition 3. How rapidly changes are occurring or are expected to occur 4. Shift change schedule

Which of the following hormonal imbalance is the etiology of Addison’s disease?

Excessive sputum production is associated with which of the following conditions? 1. Pneumothorax 2. Cigarette smoking 3. Airway infection 4. Pleural infection

A pertinent negative is defined as:

Screening information is:

A 68-year-old man presents to the physician with a complaint of urinary frequency. He states that he has noted increased urgency and frequency for approximately 1 year, but his symptoms have become progressively worse. He states that currently he seems to have to urinate “all the time” and often feels as if he has not completely emptied his bladder. He must get up to urinate three or four times each night. In addition, in the last month, he sometimes has postvoid dribbling. He denies fevers, weight loss, and bone pain. His medical history is notable only for hypertension. His medications include atenololand aspirin. The family history is negative for malignancy. On examination, he appears healthy. His vital signs are notable for a blood pressure of 154/92 mm Hg. The prostate is diffusely enlarged, with no focal nodule or tenderness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 55-year-old woman who has diabetes mellitus complains of genital itching. Examination shows whitish plaques on the mucosa of the vulva and vagina. Which of the following infectious agents most likely caused these changes?

Antibiotics that are designed to inhibit but not kill bacteria are considered ____

New onset of elevated glucose levels or a pregnant female at 30 weeks gestation is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following does not comprise the broad ligament of the female reproductive system?