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Carlos is a 27 month old, Hispanic male, who is brought in for a well child check by his mother.  Prenatal history reveals a normal pregnancy, as well as delivery. The patient was born at 39.5 weeks gestation and weighed 7 pounds 2 oz with no postnatal complications.  Mother and baby were discharged at 40 hours of age.  Carlos mother reports that he has been healthy except for three episodes of URI and two episodes of otitis media in his first year of life.  Carlos is described as a picky eater and the history reveals that he drinks up to 48 ounces of whole milk each day from a bottle and some fruit juice from a cup.  He has had normal growth and development and a review of systems is unremarkable.  Physical exam reveals an alert, active toddler who is well nourished.  His growth parameters are in the 60th and 75th percentiles, respectively, for height and weight.  Physical findings are unremarkable except for pallor of his skin and conjunctiva.  In the diet history, which of the following MOST needs further evaluation? 

A patient reports to your clinic with intense fatigue and fever.  Suspecting infectious mononucelosis, you begin a physical exam.  Which of the following signs is NOT consistent with the common presentation of this condition?

Varicella zoster infection is most commonly associated with which of the following skin lesions?

During a vaccine visit, a parent expresses concern about fever and irritability after immunization. What is the best response by the nurse practitioner?

Which of the following is NOT a typical minor adverse reaction to a vaccine?

One of the most appropriate agents used to treat influenza A is:

A 14 year old patient presents with mild to moderate acne which has received no previous therapy.  Your most appropriate first approach would be:

Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines and the usual symptoms are:

Answer ‘True’ if you have successfully viewed the syllabus and understand the course layout, major assignments, and due dates.Answer ‘True’ ONLY after you understand that finding, paying for, and attending a LIVE THEATRE/MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE (not a concert, not a dance) is required.

When planning screening protocol, it is important for the practitioner to know that iron deficiency anemia is most common in which life period (s)?