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Mrs. Smith is a 47 year old perimenopausal female who is taking 20mg of prednisone daily for her asthma (and has been for 1 year), 112 mcg of Synthyroid daily, and 100 mg Dilantin TID. She is in the office today for her yearly “check-up”. She has no new complaints. Given her history and drug regimen, what is the most important disease to screen for at this time?

Which is the most appropriate research design for a Level III research study?

A provider attending a soccer match on a hot day is assisting a player who feels hot and appears dehydrated, but who is alert and oriented. What does the provider suspect?

An elderly patient has symptoms of depression and the patient’s daughter asks about possible Alzheimer’s disease (AD) since there is a family history of this disease. A screening evaluation shows no memory loss. What is the initial step in managing this patient?

Which cardiac arrhythmia in an unstable patient requires unsynchronized shocks, or defibrillation?

A patient is brought to a clinic after fainting while working outdoors on a hot day. The patient has slurred speech and headache and has a temperature of 104°F. What will the provider do?

A patient with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the nervous system?

A previously healthy 30-year-old patient is brought to the emergency department with signs of stroke. Diagnostic testing determines an ongoing ischemic cause. The patient’s spouse reports that symptoms began approximately 2 hours prior to transport. What is the recommended treatment?

Which of the following terms refers to the process of meeting/exceeding standards from schools of nursing who offer programs of advanced nursing practice?

Which medication is not associated with weight gain?