A patient has a partial urinary tract obstruction caused by benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The patient reports increasing difficulty initiating a urine stream and occasional incontinence but has not experienced a urinary tract infection. Which initial treatment will be ordered?
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An adolescent female calls a primary care clinic to report t…
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 68-year-old male patient presents with cognitive decline,…
A 68-year-old male patient presents with cognitive decline, visual hallucinations, fluctuating attention, and parkinsonism features such as rigidity and bradykinesia. His family reports that he frequently appears drowsy, confused, and disoriented. On examination, you note the presence of parkinsonism with rigidity and bradykinesia. Based on this clinical presentation, what is the most likely diagnosis?
What is true about genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infect…
What is true about genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women?
A patient reports right-sided flank pain and hematuria. The…
A patient reports right-sided flank pain and hematuria. The provider palpates a renal mass on the affected side. What is the probable treatment for this patient’s condition?
For a woman diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain, indicating a…
For a woman diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain, indicating a probable gynecological cause for her symptoms, what will be the initial treatment recommended by the provider?
Shortly after the onset of menopause, a woman begins to show…
Shortly after the onset of menopause, a woman begins to show signs of osteopenia. The provider orders oral bazedoxifene combined with conjugated estrogen (BZA/CE). What will the provider tell her about the purpose of this treatment?
A 45-year-old woman has gone 120 days without a menstrual pe…
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 frequenc…
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 accuratel…
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?