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Which are considered “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply).

In a distance runner, the patient complains of heel pain that is more pronounced in the morning but improves with exercise. Upon examination, the provider observes localized swelling and a bony prominence at the heel. What is the recommended initial treatment for this particular condition?

A 38-year-old female patient presents to your office with a history of recurrent headaches. She describes the headaches as severe, pulsating pain that is often unilateral, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The episodes last for several hours to days and are often preceded by visual disturbances such as flashing lights or zigzag lines. The patient reports that physical activity worsens the pain, and she usually seeks a quiet, dark room during an attack. There is no significant medical history, and a physical examination is unremarkable. Based on this clinical presentation, what is the most likely diagnosis?

To manage symptoms of hirsutism, acne, and oligomenorrhea in a woman, which medication is commonly prescribed as a primary treatment option?

Which symptom must be present for a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

What will be the initial course of action taken by the provider in response to an adolescent female presenting with a progressively painful mass on her genitalia, characterized by erythema, edema, and tenderness lateral to the vestibule, and diagnosed as a Bartholin gland abscess?

In a patient presenting with tenderness and swelling in the small joints of both hands, along with several weeks of fatigue and malaise, and with a negative rheumatoid factor (RF) test result, what would be the subsequent course of action for the primary care provider?

What preventive measures are recommended to minimize ophthalmic complications in patients diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy?

Which drug is used to treat patients with focal epilepsy and complex partial seizures?     Carbamazepine   Ethosuximide   Lamotrigine   Topiramate     Based on the described symptoms of a patient experiencing episodes of burning, shock-like pain on both sides of the face, typically triggered by chewing or talking, the healthcare provider suspects trigeminal neuralgia. What diagnostic tests are recommended in this case?     Autoimmune laboratory panel   Inflammatory markers   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   Plain radiographs

Which medications may be useful in treating tension-type headache? (Select all that apply).