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Which medication for T2DM would be contraindicated during pregnancy?

Dysmetabolic (metabolic) syndrome is associated with risk for diabetes. When caring for patients the Nurse Practitioner must be aware of signs of this condition. Which of the following is/are associated with dysmetabolic syndrome? Abdominal obesity Elevated HDL Elevated blood pressure

The Nurse Practitioner examines a 45-year-old male complaining of trouble with his vision. He has been diagnosed with diabetes for several years and has not been taking his medications as prescribed. He misses many appointments for follow-up. He doesn’t remember when he last had a dilated eye exam. You have no recent documentation from ophthalmology. You examine the patient and observe abnormal blood vessels in the retina but your ability to examine the patient thoroughly is limited. His visual acuity as determined with the Snellen chart is decreased from what was documented from two years ago. You refer the patient to ophthalmology, suspecting that his problem is most likely associated with which condition?

Which of the following is an age-related laboratory change?

A patient presents to the clinic with a complaint of right ear pain. He denies fever or chills and notes the pain has been increasing over the last 2 days. It was painful last night and he had difficultly sleeping on his right side due to pain. He notes that the ear feels “wet” inside. He also notes that his hearing is somewhat muffled.   During the examination, the Nurse Practitioner observes the following: The tympanic membrane is intact.   What is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms?

A 77-year-old woman presents to the clinic for an annual wellness examination. Which subcategory of the older population does she fit into, based on her age?

Which of the following is a long-term management strategy in patients with hyperthyroidism?

The Nurse Practitioner is treating a patient who has confirmed positive culture for strep pharyngitis. She is penicillin allergic. What is the next choice for an antibiotic?

Which of the following medications is NOT safe to use for Bacterial Otitis External when an adult patient has a perforated tympanic membrane?

SE: FOR ACCIDENTAL AND UNPLANNED EVENTS. Find the appropriate phrase to form correct and logical the sentences.