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 A 10-month old child has a 1-2 day history of severe abdominal pain that mother describes as intermittent and cramping. Mother states the child has also had non-bilious vomiting and has observed the child scream and draw up legs during pain episodes. Between the episodes, patient appears lethargic. The nurse practitioner notes a small amount of blood, mucus stool in the diaper which looks like currant jelly. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following findings are part of the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing functional (idiopathic) constipation in an adult? (Select all that apply) 

Match the following symptoms with mania versus depression 

A patient presents with chest pain and you completed the following diagnostics, what would your top differential diagnosis be?    Diagnostic Test Results EKG Normal without cardiac abnormalities ABG Hypoxemia D-dimer Elevated  Troponin Elevated BNP Elevated

Which of the following statements about the Joint National Committee 8  (JNC8) guideline on the management of high blood pressure is correct?

An African American patient presents to the clinic with a history of diuretic therapy for poorly controlled hypertension. According to JNC-8, what classification of medication is recommended for this patient to add to the current diuretic therapy?

A 21 year old male reports pain to the right knee after quickly stopping running and twisting while playing soccer. The affected knee had immediate instability and the patient was unable to continue playing soccer after the injury. On physical exam you note acute swelling and effusion to the right knee with a positive Lachman and Anterior Drawer Tests. Which of the following conditions is most likely?

What is your treatment based on your differential? 

A 36 year old patient presents with burns noted to bilateral ventral arms. According to the rule of 9’s what is the approximate total body surface area percentage?

A female patient presents to the clinic with lower abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and generalized malaise. You complete the following diagnostics, what is your top differential diagnosis?    Test Results Urine Color Yellow Urine pH  6.5 Ketones Negative Bilirubin Negative Pregnancy Negative Protein Negative Leukocyte Esterase  Negative Nitrites Negative Blood  Negative