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After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what easy, inexpensive test do you order to see if it has been cured?

What are some common differential diagnosis for abdominal pain? Select all that apply

 When making an initial treatment decision for a patient with peptic ulcer with H. pylori infection the APN considers which of the following Select all the apply:

Heather is a 48-year-old Caucasian female with a history of Diabetes. She currently smokes and her blood pressure reading today is 150/90.  She also brings to office a log of sequential elevated home BP readings. This blood pressure (BP) of 150/90 is considered

A 57-year-old woman presents with diffuse abdominal pain. Which of the following statements from the provider is appropriate?  

Which patient has the least worrisome symptoms associated symptoms associated with his diarrhea? One with:

Which of the following are considered therapeutic lifestyle changes in the patient with risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)?

A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the examination?  

A 77 y/o female with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction presents to your clinic for routine follow up. The patient mentions that she has been experiencing intermittent episodes of palpitations for the past several months that resolve spontaneously in a few minutes. An EKG is obtained demonstrating atrial fibrillation with a rate of 88 beats per minute with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2.  What is the appropriate next step in regard to the prevention of embolic stroke in this patient?

What is the difference between white matter and gray matter?