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A 25-year-old female patient presents with erythematous plaques, with silvering scales of the knees and elbows. The presumed diagnosis is psoriasis. The patient is currently using emollients with approximately 6% of BSA without any improvement in the lesions. What is is the next step in the treatment?

The NP is providing education to a patient who presents with herpes zoster. Which of the following information is NOT correct?

A 45-year-old woman with no medical history presents for a routine check-up. Her blood pressure readings over three separate visits are 148/92 mmHg, 142/90 mmHg, and 146/90 mmHg despite lifestyle modifications. According to the current clinical guidelines, which of the following is NOT an appropriate next step treatment? 

A 70-year-old male presents with a 3-day history of cough, fever, and shortness of breath. He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. On examination, he is febrile, with a temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F), and has decreased breath sounds with crackles in the right lower lobe. What is the best next step in determining the management?

Which of the following features best differentiates squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) from basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?

A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. He is hemodynamically stable. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for rate control?

A patient presents with loss of pigmentation, resulting in irregular white patches on the skin. Which of the following explanations is best to describe this disorder?

A 70-year-old male presents to the clinic with complaints of urinary incontinence. He is interested in exploring conservative treatment options. Which of the following is NOT considered a conservative treatment approach for men with urinary incontinence?

A 65-year-old male presents to the NP with complaints of urinary incontinence. Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for urinary incontinence in men?

A 55-year-old male patient presents with gradual hearing loss in both ears. During the assessment, the Rinne test shows air conduction greater than bone conduction in both ears, and the Weber test lateralizes to the right ear. Which type of hearing loss is most likely in this patient?