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A 40-year-old patient with primary hyperparathyroidism has increased serum calcium 0.5 mg/dL above normal without signs of nephrolithiasis. What is the recommended treatment for this patient?

When the daughter of an elderly patient who is experiencing confusion informs the provider about her parent’s frequent episodes of urinary incontinence throughout the day, what will be the initial action taken by the provider?

What is true about genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women?

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?

A patient has symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Which diagnostic tests will help confirm this disorder? (Select all that apply).

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 has a recent episode of vomiting and describes the vomitus as containing mostly gastric juice. What does this symptom suggest?

In the case of a patient who experienced initial acute diarrhea two weeks ago and currently presents to the clinic with complaints of frequent watery, bloody stools (6 to 8 times a day), along with a toxic appearance and moderate dehydration, which diagnostic test is recommended to determine the cause of this issue?

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?

What is the recommended course of treatment for a 30-year-old patient with no previous health issues, who is brought to the emergency department displaying signs of a stroke, with diagnostic testing confirming an ongoing ischemic cause, and the patient’s spouse reporting that the symptoms started around 2 hours before seeking medical attention?