Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding rheumatoid arthritis?

What are the most common initial symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia and bronchitis. Which of the following characteristics is associated with community-acquired pneumonia rather than bronchitis?

An echocardiogram report notes early pulmonary hypertension in an adult client. The provider recognizes which pathophysiologic change is occurring in the pulmonary system?

A patient has numbness and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers when pressing the backs of the hands together (flexes wrists at 90 degrees) for 60 seconds. This is a positive:

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing osteomalacia. The leader correctly identifies _________ as common causes of osteomalacia/rickets.

The definitive test for the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia is:

A patient complains of melena—black, tarry stools. The nurse practitioner knows that this:

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing hand structure abnormalities. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner is INCORRECT?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing rheumatoid arthritis and Felty syndrome. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?