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What could be a probable cause of the patient’s elbow pain if the examiner discovers pain during resisted wrist flexion, forearm pronation, and passive wrist extension on the affected side?

An elderly patient, who is currently on a thiazide diuretic, presents at the emergency department due to illness characterized by nausea and vomiting. Assessment of the patient reveals symptoms of oliguria, hypotension, tachycardia, and a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. What is the recommended treatment for this patient?

While providing counseling to a patient who is dealing with stress incontinence, the provider aims to offer recommendations on reducing accidents. What initial suggestions will the provider propose to the patient?

In the case of a patient who experienced initial acute diarrhea two weeks ago and currently presents to the clinic with complaints of frequent watery, bloody stools (6 to 8 times a day), along with a toxic appearance and moderate dehydration, which diagnostic test is recommended to determine the cause of this issue?

What information will the provider provide to a patient with osteoarthritis in the carpometacarpal joints of both thumbs who inquires about corticosteroid injections as a treatment option for their symptoms?

A patient has recurrent lumbar pain which is sometimes severe. The patient reports that prescription of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is no longer effective for pain relief. What will the provider recommend?

A patient reports two episodes of visual disturbances and eye pain that lasted 1 to 2 days each about 2 months apart. Which diagnostic testing will the provider order initially?

An adult patient who has been taking high-dose corticosteroids reports a dull, aching pain in the groin and presents with a limp. What condition does the provider suspect, based on this history?

An adolescent female calls a primary care clinic to report that she has missed two periods and is having morning nausea and vomiting. What will the provider suggest?

A patient is diagnosed with cancer of the colon and is scheduled for surgical resection. A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test prior to surgery is not elevated. What is the significance of this finding?