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Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) target normal proteins within the nucleus of cells, which can trigger the body to attack itself and potentially lead to autoimmune disorders. The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is:

What is similar about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2?

_______ is an infection of the eyelid.

Employees at NECC could have intervened to change compounding practices. Which exception to the rule of obligatory beneficence was most likely a barrier to taking action?

A 52-year-old patient with chronic low back pain returns for a follow-up visit. He reports some pain relief with his current regimen but admits to missing physical therapy sessions, feels increasingly depressed, and has requested early refills twice in the last three months. Based on the 6 A’s approach to pain management documentation, which of the following should the APRN prioritize during this visit?

A 72-year-old woman with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) presents with shoulder and hip pain, morning stiffness, and mild systemic symptoms, such as fatigue and fever. Her laboratory results show elevated ESR and CRP levels, and rheumatoid factor is negative. After diagnosis, she is started on prednisone. Which of the following represents the most appropriate first-line treatment approach for PMR and how treatment should be adjusted based on disease response?  

A patient presents with swelling and tenderness in the small joints of both hands, along with several weeks of malaise and fatigue. A rheumatoid factor (RF) test is negative. What is the next best step for the APRN?

 A patient with chronic back pain now reports worsening sleep difficulties that are not directly tied to pain levels, along with expressing a desire to stop working. Based on this clinical picture, what should the APRN prioritize in the plan of care?

A 44-year-old mother of four presents with pain and stiffness in multiple joints that has persisted for the past 8 months. She has a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on lab results and synovial fluid analysis. Which of the following is considered first-line therapy to achieve remission or low disease activity in this patient?

An APRN is evaluating a patient receiving long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. In which of the following situations would opioid tapering be least appropriate?