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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?

Which medications are beneficial for treating both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (Select all that apply).

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?

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?