Which of the following diagnostic tests is intended for latent tuberculosis infection?

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates a woman who has been sexually involved with a man newly diagnosed with acute Hepaitis B. Health promotion recommendation to her is:

Which of the following is a possible indicator of Autism Spectrum Disorder in an infants’ behavior that might require referral for a professional mental health evaluation.

In considering differentials included in general anxiety disorder, the nurse practitioner should consider which of the following:

An adult male presents to the clinic because of 15 pound weight gain over three months. He has no previous past medical history and feels fine except for fatigue.On physical examination, he is slightly icteric, no right upper quadrant pain or hepatomegaly. he has moderate shifting dullness in the abdomen and significant peripheral edema.He has several tattoos on his arms.Laboratory studies are ordered.What would the nurse practitioner expect to find on the serologies?

The NP starts a 32 year-old female with symptoms of depression for three months on a beginning dose of an SSRI. is the recommended time to expect a positive effect on the depression symptoms?

Which is not a first-line drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis (Tb)?

A 32 year old male comes to the clinic complaining of “coughing up blood” and significant sweating during the night. He has no history of respiratory or cardiac problems. Vital signs are pulse 76, blood pressure 140/74, temperature 99F. Which diagnostic studies should be ordered first?

The nurse practitioner’s physical exam on a 21 year old college student is as follows: disheveled appearance, 5-lb weight loss since last visit 2 months ago, pulse strong and regular at 128, +4 deep tendon reflexes (DTRs), pupillary dilation, psychomotor agitation, chest pain with his EKG showing premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), nasal mucosa erythematous and ulcerated. He has developed avoidance of family and dangerous behaviors with sexual impulsivity, decreased appetite, insomnia and he is failing two classes. The NP suspects drug use of:

Factors for emerging infectious diseases include all the following EXCEPT: