A patient presents with sudden onset of sore throat, fever,…

A patient presents with sudden onset of sore throat, fever, malaise, and cough.  On examination, the APRN observes mild pharyngeal erythema of the pharynx and clear rhinorrhea. There is no cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Cindy, an astute high school senior, is considering a transf…

Cindy, an astute high school senior, is considering a transferring to nearby private college which advertises is generosity in awarding scholarships and grants.  On its website, it states students graduate with and average student loan debt of only $5,000.  Cindy believes this number is too low and devises a plan to test her hypothesis.  She surveys 15 college seniors a month from graduation What is the null hypothesis she will be using?

Your next patient presents with concern of a tight, band-lik…

Your next patient presents with concern of a tight, band-like sensation around her head.  She describes her pain as a dull, nagging headache that occurs fewer than 15 days per month. Based on our assessment, you suspect a tension-type headache. What additional history or symptom descriptions would support this diagnosis?