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An elderly retired farmer presents with a dome shaped, pearly, firm nodule with telangiectasia on the nose. In making a diagnosis, the nurse practitioner recognizes this most likely to be:

You see a patient who complains of reduced hearing in the right ear over the past 6 months, but seems to be getting worse. On inspection with the otoscope you find a hard plug of black cerumen with what appears to be cotton stuck to the surface. You recognize this as a cerumen impaction and discuss which of the following:

A 31 year-old female presents to the clinic requesting treatment for her red eyes.  She reports a burning, gritty sensation in both eyes and that her eyes have been “crusted shut” in the mornings.  She reports some mild cold symptoms as well.  She does not wear contact lenses. She notes that her children have both had this recently and that they were prescribed an antibiotic ointment that seemed to work after a few days of use.  What treatment do you recommend?  

Which factors increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer and might lead a practitioner to recommend a patient begin screening mammography before the age of 50?

A 58 year old male with a history of diabetes presents with redness, irritation and crusting on his eyelids and eyelashes.  This is the first time he has had this issue. What is the diagnosis and how should he treat this?

A 70-year-old white female complains of a non-healing small rough pink lesion on her cheek. A biopsy reveals actinic keratosis. Which of the following is true?

What does the USPSTF recommend regarding screening for alcohol misuse?

Did you take the paper exam?

According to Chapter 6, “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy” (CBT) is effective in corrections because it helps offenders:

In the finale, the “Victim-Offender Overlap” is visible. This sociological concept suggests that: