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An adult patient presents with a mole on the upper chest that is well-circumscribed, dark brown, circular, and 10mm in diameter. According to the ABCDE method, the nurse practitioner’s plan should include:

A patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 who is being prescribed Glucophage (metformin) asks the nurse practitioner what the most common side effect is. They respond that it is:

A patient is seen in the clinic with reports of constant fatigue. The patient’s spouse reports that the patient moves and kicks their legs frequently during sleep. What treatment will the provider anticipate once a diagnosis of the underlying cause is confirmed?

Which condition will the nurse practitioner screen for in a patient who expresses interest in a scuba diving class?

The “timed get up and go” test should be completed in how many seconds to be considered a normal examination?

When creating treatment and education plans for adult patients with asthma, the nurse practitioner would?

A 31 year old patient presents with a 12 hour history of sudden hearing loss in the left ear with the sensation of echoing in that ear and tinnitus. The nurse practitioner suspects sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and knows the appropriate next step is?

A 52-year-old patient presents with a history of recurrent lower back pain for 6 months. She denies any injury or accident. The pain is a deep ache and stiffness that is worse upon awakening and improves after walking. What does the nurse practitioner suspect as the cause of these symptoms?

A high school patient wrestler is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis and is noted to have splenomegaly. What will the provider recommend to this patient about returning to sports?

Three months ago a patient has an HbA1c of 6.6 and a fasting glucose of 118. Today the HbA1c is 6.8 and fasting glucose is 126. The patient asks if they are diabetic. How should the nurse practitioner respond?