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Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate.

The 1.5-mile run test and the 1-mile walk test are tools that can be used to determine:

People generally gain weight when they consume fewer calories than they use over time.

Match each sign with its respective assessment findings. 

Which of the following arteries accounts for approximately 50% of occlusive coronary lesions?

True or false: taking antibiotics causes bacteria to mutate to become antibiotic resistant.

Which of the following represents “survival of the fittest” in the context of evolution?  (Not everyday language)  Choose all that apply.

Select the correct answer: The primary care nurse practitioner is evaluating a 28-year-old adult who presented for follow-up evaluation for headaches. The patient reports a history of migraine since adolescence and would like to attempt pregnancy in the near future.  The patient consistently experiences visual changes and nausea within the hour preceding each headache.  The patient has maintained a headache diary which shows headaches coinciding with menses and additionally occurring on 4 other days during the course of the month. The patient has been previously treated with internasal sumatriptan (Imitrex) which has not been completely effective in relieving symptoms. Appropriate preventative migraine management for this patient may include daily prescription of which of these medications?

The diagram below represents what type of selection? Disruptive Selection.png

Select the correct answer: A young adult with a 2-year-history of type 1 diabetes managed with insulin pump therapy presents for a wellness exam.  During the course of the exam, the patient reports symptoms of abdominal discomfort that is associated with bloating for the past 6-12  months. The symptoms are accompanied by  increased flatulence.  Stools have an oily appearance. The patient has not noted bloody stools. The patient also reports blister-like skin lesions that are itchy on the hands, arms, and abdomen. The patient experienced an unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds over the past 2 months and feels constantly fatigued.  Physical exam reveals a thin, frail-looking adult. Abdominal distention is noted on exam and slightly hyperactive bowel sounds. The abdomen has generalized tenderness. Herpatic-like lesions are noted on her hands, arms and abdomen. Lab findings show a evidence of a hypochromic, microcytic anemia.  While addressing dietary considerations associated with diabetes, what other clinical recommendations should be provided to this patient?