MT is a 45 yo female who was diagnosed with breast cancer an…

MT is a 45 yo female who was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment/chemotherapy.  She presents with complaints of constipation, extreme fatigue/lethargy, polyuria, and weight loss.  Which Oncologic Emergency are you most concerned about:

A 76-year-old woman with hand and knee osteoarthritis presen…

A 76-year-old woman with hand and knee osteoarthritis presents to the clinic with increased pain of the affected joints for the past month. She has been applying topical capsaicin cream 0.025% TID PRN for over 2 months with minimal relief. Which of the following is the most appropriate step up in therapy?

Sheila, age 78, presents to your primary care clinic with sy…

Sheila, age 78, presents to your primary care clinic with symptoms of waking up during the night while coughing, an S3 heart sound, pulmonary crackles (rales) that do not clear with coughing, and peripheral edema. The diagnostic work-up for her would include all of the following except:

Mr. Henry, a 61-year-old with a history of MI (at age 50) an…

Mr. Henry, a 61-year-old with a history of MI (at age 50) and hypertension is being seen for fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance. He complains of mild SOB and pain in his legs when walking even short distances.  Blood Pressures:  Right arm:   138/88                     Left arm: 142/86 Ankle: 90 systolic Based on the calculated ABI, the NP’s recommendation is:

Your 52-year-old female patient is being seen for a follow-u…

Your 52-year-old female patient is being seen for a follow-up on hypothyroidism and weight management. She was prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) 75mcg daily one year ago. Her last TSH result 3 months ago was 4.8. Today the patient’s TSH is 8.8 mU/L. What is the NP’s conclusion?