A 45-year-old female with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Di…

A 45-year-old female with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has been prescribed an SSRI for her symptoms. After 6 weeks of treatment, she reports feeling some improvement but still experiences persistent low mood and difficulty sleeping. She is otherwise tolerating the medication well, with no significant side effects. What is the most appropriate next step in her treatment?

The nurse practitioner is examining a 12-month-old infant wh…

The nurse practitioner is examining a 12-month-old infant who was 6 weeks premature and observes that the infant uses a raking motion to pick up small objects. The questionnaire completed by the parent did not show significant developmental delays. What will the nurse practitioner do first?

A 14-year-old adolescent presents for a routine well-child v…

A 14-year-old adolescent presents for a routine well-child visit. The patient reports recent rapid height increase, body odor, and development of axillary hair. On physical exam, breast development is noted at Tanner stage III. Which finding is most consistent with normal adolescent growth and development at this stage?

A preschool-aged child presents to the clinic following the…

A preschool-aged child presents to the clinic following the abrupt onset of symptoms that include fever and sore throat. During the physical exam, the NP visualizes multiple small haloed vesicles on the tonsils and soft palate. There are no other lesions on the patient’s body. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for this child?