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A 45-year-old woman has gone 120 days without a menstrual period. A pregnancy test is negative. What will the provider do, based on this symptom?

When a patient complains about a reduction in stool frequency and seeks information regarding treatment for constipation, which of the following findings are included in the Rome IV criteria used to diagnose constipation? (Select all that apply).

In order to assess ovulation and luteal surge most accurately in a woman who is trying to conceive, what test will the provider recommend or conduct?

Which symptoms noted in a patient reporting abdominal pain are suggestive of appendicitis? (Select all that apply).

A new patient with a long-standing diagnosis of chronic kidney disease presents to a primary care provider. The patient has been taking a single medication for hypertension since the initial diagnosis. The provider requests laboratory tests to assess the patient’s condition. Which laboratory result would suggest the need for a referral to a nephrologist?

Which of the following options are part of the initial management for heel bursitis? (Select all that apply).

What treatments will the healthcare provider prescribe for an outpatient with symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), including fever, while awaiting culture results in a sexually active female?

When assessing a swallowing disorder, which diagnostic study is considered the most suitable for evaluation?

A patient has undergone surgical incision and drainage of a Bartholin’s cyst with insertion of a drain. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?

What course of action should be taken to address the symptoms of a patient who exhibits fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant, when an ultrasound examination has ruled out the presence of gallstones?