Choose the correct answer: During an annual wellness exam, a…

Choose the correct answer: During an annual wellness exam, a 62-year-old adult informs a primary care nurse practitioner of a recent onset of headaches which began several months prior to the visit. The patient states the headaches are increasing in frequency and severity. The patient has experienced episodes of balance disturbances during this time resulting several near falls. The patient has a prior history of migraine headache as a young adult, but reports no migraine days since completing menopause at 52-years-of-age.   The patient has a history of osteoarthritis which is treated by acetaminophen (Tylenol) as necessary. The patient is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following should be integrated into the management plan for this patient? 

Choose the correct answer: During an annual well-woman exam…

Choose the correct answer: During an annual well-woman exam with a primary care nurse practitioner, a middle-aged adult complains of significant fatigue, memory impairment, and sleep difficulties. The patient also  has complaints of widespread pain affecting both sides of the body, below and above the waist, and skeletal pain on the lower back and cervical spine for the past 8 months. During physical examination the NP observes point pain in multiple areas including the occiput, cervical spine, ribs, scapula, epicondyles, hips, and knees. The patient reports that symptoms are causing her to have employment difficulties, loss of friends, and sadness.  The diagnostic plan for this patient should include which of the following tests?