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What information will the provider provide to a patient with osteoarthritis in the carpometacarpal joints of both thumbs who inquires about corticosteroid injections as a treatment option for their symptoms?

A patient has recurrent lumbar pain which is sometimes severe. The patient reports that prescription of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is no longer effective for pain relief. What will the provider recommend?

A patient reports two episodes of visual disturbances and eye pain that lasted 1 to 2 days each about 2 months apart. Which diagnostic testing will the provider order initially?

An adult patient who has been taking high-dose corticosteroids reports a dull, aching pain in the groin and presents with a limp. What condition does the provider suspect, based on this history?

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?