Joyce is seen in the clinic complaining of vague symptoms of…
Joyce is seen in the clinic complaining of vague symptoms of nervousness and irritability. She is also having problems sleeping at night. On physical examination, the clinician finds an irregular heartbeat and hyperactive reflexes. The differential diagnosis should include which condition?
Read DetailsA 22 year old man presents to the emergency room with compla…
A 22 year old man presents to the emergency room with complaints of severe abdominal pain. The NP interviews the patient and discovers the patient has sickle cell disease and has just moved to the area. He has not been able to find a primary care provider to help with pain management. What is the NP’s initial order for the management of the patient?
Read DetailsA 65 year old female presents to the ED with complaints of w…
A 65 year old female presents to the ED with complaints of worsening fatigue and states that she has had “less energy over the past several weeks. Patient also reports she has been on hemodialysis for 3 years. Patient has conjunctival pallor and koilonychias. Lab results reveal: Hgb 7.2, MCV 81. Based on the patient presentation and laboratory findings, the APRN can most likely diagnose?
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A patient presents with increasing severity of the following symptoms: unilateral tremor at rest, bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, flexed posture, loss of postural reflexes, and freezing movements. The APRN knows these are cardinal signs of which disease process?
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