Mr. Black’s peripheral pulses are assessed as follows. Which…

Mr. Black’s peripheral pulses are assessed as follows. Which of Mr. Black’s arteries is most likely involved? Femoral                  right  2+       left 3+  Popliteal                 right  3+       left 1+ Posterior tibial       right  2+       left 1+ Dorsalis pedals      right 1+        left  0

Johnson is a 56-year-old complaining of pain associated with…

Johnson is a 56-year-old complaining of pain associated with a recent episode of herpes zoster. The nurse practitioner knows that this pain may be quite severe and may persist for as long as one year after the skin eruption has resolved. According to clinical practice guidelines, it is best managed with:

The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who p…

The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent on the examination and Diane’s description of her injury. Which of the following clues in Diane’s examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs?

A 30-year-old overweight high-school teacher complains of a…

A 30-year-old overweight high-school teacher complains of a dry cough that has been present for 3 months. The cough worsens when he is supine. He complains of a few episodes of sour taste in the back of his throat. The patient’s cough may be caused by: