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Laboratory results on a 57 year old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis are as follows: hemoglobin 10.5 g (low), hematocrit 33% (low), MCV -88mm3 (normal) and serum ferritin is 110 (normal). The remaining laboratory results are within normal limits. The nurse practitioner diagnoses this patient with:

A patient presents with anemia with the following results: low MCV. What is the next step in caring for this patient?

In teaching a patient dietary guidelines to treat iron-deficiency anemia, which statement is true?

A 17yo presents to your clinic for their well child examination. On physical exam you note supraclavicular and axillary lymphadenopathy. This is concerning for:

The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least:

A pediatric patient presents with abdominal cramping and constipation with blood in stool. The examination reveals tenderness near the umbilicus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Leukocytosis greater than 100,000 per mm3 is almost always caused by:

Mr Green is a 57 year old male with no chronic medical conditions. He has had “heartburn” on and off for “several years”. You note he sounds hoarse which he explains is not a problem as he has had hoarseness off and on for a long time. He has usedomeprazole (Prilosec) and antacids with no improvement. What is your next course of action?

According to the USPSTF, which statement below is true regarding the screening for colon cancer?

The FNP working with a suspected case of an abused married woman wants to avoid: