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A 48-year-old woman presents to the clinic for an annual check-up. Her last mammogram was 5 years ago and had normal findings. Which of the following findings in the patient’s history reveals an increased risk for breast cancer, necessitating annual mammograms?

20. A patient has pneumonia verified by a chest X-ray.  Which patient should be hospitalized for treatment?

62.  During a routine prenatal visit for a woman who is 24 weeks gestation, the CBC reveals a Hgb of 10.3, and a Hct of 34%.  The woman’s pre-pregnancy values were Hgb 12.5 and Hct 42%.  Which of the following is correct?

A 44-year-old male presents to the clinic with a severe, unilateral headache. Which additional findings would suggest a diagnosis of a cluster headache rather than a migraine with aura?

From the list below, select the TWO chronic diseases that are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD):

A patient with chronic disease demonstrates a macrocytic, normochromic anemia. Which lab results are reflective of the patient’s status?

82.  Which is true about populations experiencing health disparities?

A 39-year-old man who is a professional football player presents to the clinic with a 3-day history of headaches, dizziness, irritability, and fatigue. He reports that his symptoms started when he hit his head during a game. He lost consciousness and had two episodes of vomiting with disorientation and amnesia up to several hours after the incident. He has not had medical care for his symptoms until now. Which of the following is the best next step in management for this patient?

The provider instructs the nursing staff in the clinic to conduct secondary prevention on all patient encounters. Which of the following interventions would best meet this requirement?

When discussing the use of a cholinesterase inhibitor with a 72-year-old woman with early-stage Alzheimer-type dementia and her family, the NP accurately explains: