Select the best answer: A 52-year-old post-menopausal adult…

Select the best answer: A 52-year-old post-menopausal adult who was previously treated with chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer presents for an annual wellness exam. The patient has complaints of fatigue that is attributed relates to work stress and travel. A complete blood count is run and reveals the following: WBC          2300 cells/m3 Hgb                  8.7 g/dL Hct                 26.3 % Platelet          60,000 cells/m3 The primary care nurse practitioner orders a peripheral smear which shows enlarged granulocytes with no evidence of granulation along with enlarged platelets. Which of the following is the most appropriate working diagnosis for this patient?  

The primary care nurse practitioner in a long-term care faci…

The primary care nurse practitioner in a long-term care facility is caring for an 82-year-old adult with end-stage heart failure and dementia. The resident is experiencing worsening dyspnea. Oxygen therapy is in use with minimal relief. Which of the following is the optimal first-line treatment the NP could recommend to improve management of the dyspnea symptoms?