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In a young adult woman who has been attempting to conceive for more than 6 months without success, the patient reports a history of irregular periods since the onset of menarche. The provider observes that the woman is overweight, exhibits acanthosis nigricans, and has excessive hair distribution. What is the leading suspected primary cause of these symptoms according to the provider?

A woman who has had routine Pap tests all her adult life has an abnormal Pap. What will the provider tell her about this result?

Which laboratory values representing parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum calcium are consistent with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism?

Shortly after the onset of menopause, a woman begins to show signs of osteopenia. The provider orders oral bazedoxifene combined with conjugated estrogen (BZA/CE). What will the provider tell her about the purpose of this treatment?

What could be a probable cause of the patient’s elbow pain if the examiner discovers pain during resisted wrist flexion, forearm pronation, and passive wrist extension on the affected side?

What is the probable treatment for the disorder when a previously healthy patient complains of a sensation of one knee locking or feeling unstable while descending stairs, with no history of knee injury and no associated pain?

A 42-year-old female patient presents to your clinic with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. She has a history consistent with fibromyalgia. Which of the following medications is considered a first-line treatment for fibromyalgia?

What recommendations are appropriate for patients with chronic pruritus ani? (Select all that apply).

Which laboratory tests will the provider order for a patient who presents with unexplained weight loss, along with increased skin pigmentation on light-exposed skin folds and darkened palmar creases? (Select all that apply).

Which underlying causes are related to chronic pelvic pain in women? (Select all that apply).