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The proteins responsible for transporting nutrients across membranes are called   ________________.            

The BEST treatment option of non-melanoma skin cancers, both squamous and basal cell carcinoma, includes:

Multiple Sclerosis is a clinical diagnosis. The initial presentation of MS can often go unrecognized or is attributed to other causes, especially if the symptoms are vague. Which of the following is NOT included in the common presenting symptoms category for the diagnosis of MS?

An elderly female patient, without a prior history of cardiovascular disease, reports lower leg soreness and fatigue while shopping or walking in the neighborhood. The APRN notes decreased pedal pulses bilaterally. Which test will the APRN order initially to evaluate for peripheral arterial disease based on these symptoms?

Which of the following treatment options is NOT routinely part of the treatment plan for peripheral artery disease?

Bursitis is a pathologic inflammatory disorder of the bursa that is caused by various acute or insidious processes.  Which of the following  is NOT considered to be one of those processes?

First line management and treatment for this patient is:

A 60 year old man with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), secondary to hypertension, presents to your clinic for a routine follow-up appointment.  His BP is 136/74 mmHg.  His PE results were all within normal limits. His labs are significant for a potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L and phosphorus level of 5 mg/dl. What is the explanation for his hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia?

A 62-year-old man presents to your clinic with left leg pain. His past medical history is significant for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and chronic renal insufficiency. He is a current smoker. His brother has bilateral lower extremity vascular claudication. Which of the following is NOT a known risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Metformin is often considered for first line treatment of Type 2 DM for all patients unless it is not tolerated or the patient has contraindications to the use of this medication. What is the mechanism of action of metformin?