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Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in the United States. The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, and nearly 10% of those >80 years of age will develop atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is commonly associated with hypertension and coronary artery disease. Symptoms of atrial fibrillation are due to the rapid heart rate and/or the consequences of reduced cardiac output. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom for atrial fibrillation?

Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation 4×2 + 6y2 = 24. (5 points)

The next 2 questions are based on the following case: TM is an 82-year-old female whom you have not seen before.  She lives alone in her own home, she does not have any children and has been caring for herself.  Recently her neighbor, who brought her in today, noted that she is disoriented and confused.  Her neighbor also mentioned that she noticed that TM seemed to have more difficulty reading the road signs while she was riding in the car today.  TM does not admit to having any other symptoms, yet she asks you to repeat your name several times while you are gathering information about her HPI.  PMH: Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, DJD.Medications: atorvastatin, lisinopril, oxybutynin, acetaminophen PM and acetaminophen prn. What is the first step in your plan of care for this patient?   

Which type of cancer has the lowest risk of metastasis to the bone?

When managing a patient with COPD who is a current smoker, a discussion of the importance of smoking cessation should occur:

The proteins responsible for transporting nutrients across membranes are called   ________________.            

The BEST treatment option of non-melanoma skin cancers, both squamous and basal cell carcinoma, includes:

Multiple Sclerosis is a clinical diagnosis. The initial presentation of MS can often go unrecognized or is attributed to other causes, especially if the symptoms are vague. Which of the following is NOT included in the common presenting symptoms category for the diagnosis of MS?

An elderly female patient, without a prior history of cardiovascular disease, reports lower leg soreness and fatigue while shopping or walking in the neighborhood. The APRN notes decreased pedal pulses bilaterally. Which test will the APRN order initially to evaluate for peripheral arterial disease based on these symptoms?

Which of the following treatment options is NOT routinely part of the treatment plan for peripheral artery disease?