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Bacteria from a urine culture grew well on both blood and chocolate agar.  Dark pink colonies appeared on MacConkey agar (MAC) after 24 hr. at 37oC.  Using the flow chart below, what test(s) should be done next?  (Check all that apply)    

Which strain is coagulase negative?     

A 72-year-old female patient presents with a new-onset headache, jaw claudication, and tenderness in the temporal region. She is diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Which of the following complications is most commonly associated with untreated GCA, and why is early treatment crucial for preventing this complication?

Which of the following statements about lower respiratory infections is true?

Which one is Lac-?  

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?