A 45-year-old patient with actinic keratosis presents to the…

A 45-year-old patient with actinic keratosis presents to the clinic and is prescribed imiquimod (Aldara) for treatment. The FNP is educating the patient about the correct dosing schedule. Which of the following is the most appropriate dosing regimen for this patient?

A nematode worm in contaminated water enters the lumen of th…

A nematode worm in contaminated water enters the lumen of the digestive tract. As part of its life cycle, it has to reproduce in the Muscularis Externa. In travelling to this layer, which tissue layers will it pass through and in what order? Match the layer to the order in which it is encountered by the parasite.

A 4-year-old child presents to the clinic with eczema (atopi…

A 4-year-old child presents to the clinic with eczema (atopic dermatitis) characterized by dry, itchy patches on the face, elbows, and knees. The child has been using over-the-counter moisturizers and hydrocortisone cream without significant improvement. The healthcare provider decides to start the child on a prescription treatment for better symptom control. Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line prescription treatment for this child’s eczema?

A 28-year-old patient with atopic dermatitis (eczema) is bei…

A 28-year-old patient with atopic dermatitis (eczema) is being discharged after an initial consultation with their primary care provider. The healthcare provider discusses the importance of self-care and skin management to reduce flare-ups and manage symptoms. The patient is instructed on various aspects of daily skincare and lifestyle changes. Which of the following patient education points is most important for this patient to understand in managing their dermatitis effectively?

A 25-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with mod…

A 25-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with moderate acne vulgaris. After a thorough evaluation, the nurse practitioner decides to prescribe tretinoin (a topical retinoid). The FNP provides patient education about proper use of the medication. Which of the following is the most important instruction to give the patient regarding the use of tretinoin?

33. Zahra is married and has two children. She and her husba…

33. Zahra is married and has two children. She and her husband, Dave, both work full-time jobs. After work, Zahra cooks dinner, cleans up the house, helps the kids with homework, and puts them to bed. Dave helps with these tasks sometimes, but most days he watches TV or plays video games after work in order to “unwind.” If Arlie Hochschild saw this family, she would say that Zahra is experiencing the

A 20-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with moder…

A 20-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with moderate acne vulgaris, characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules on his face, chest, and back. The acne has been persistent for several months despite using over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products. The healthcare provider is considering an appropriate treatment plan to help manage the patient’s condition. Which of the following treatment options is most appropriate for this patient with moderate acne vulgaris?