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A 48-year-old patient with a history of Diabetes Type II comes to the clinic for an evaluation of a red and swollen right foot. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses the patient with cellulitis. The patient has had a BMP recently and her kidney function is normal. She is not allergic to any medication. The NP’s treatment plan should include which of the following (select all that apply):

The nurse practitioner documents the patient she is seeing in the clinic has a congruent affect. An example of a congruent affect in a patient with major depressive disorder is appearing sad with some tearfulness.

A patient that started citalopram (Celexa) 5 days ago leaves a message for the nurse practitioner reporting mild nausea and diarrhea. Which response by the NP is most appropriate?

A 35-year-old male with schizophrenia presents for a routine physical exam. The patient is a heavy smoker and has a BMI of 29. He takes olanzapine (Zyprexa) and has been on this medication for 10 years. The nurse practitioner recognizes that the following labs is the most appropriate to be ordered for this patient:

There are 151 members of the Texas Legislature (House and Senate combined). 

Which of the following must typically happen for a bill to become law in Texas? 

A(n) ___ is a document that provides detailed instructions and step-by-step procedures for a particular task or operation.

A(n) ___ is the process of critically examining and evaluating safety and occupational health hazards at a work site.

Which political party is currently in power in Texas? 

Which court in Texas has exclusive jurisdiction over Death Penalty cases?