A 44-year-old patient presents to an outpatient nephrology c…

A 44-year-old patient presents to an outpatient nephrology clinic with fever, rash, flank discomfort, and recent onset of dark urine after beginning a new antibiotic; labs show elevated eosinophils, creatinine 2.1 mg/dL (0.6–1.3), and sterile pyuria; the NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…

A 68-year-old multiparous woman reports pelvic pressure, uri…

A 68-year-old multiparous woman reports pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, and difficulty initiating urine flow. She notes worsening symptoms when standing for long periods. Pelvic exam shows uterine descent past the vaginal introitus. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…

A 32-year-old woman presents with unilateral pelvic pain, va…

A 32-year-old woman presents with unilateral pelvic pain, vaginal spotting, and dizziness. Her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. Serum hCG is lower than expected for gestational age and rises abnormally on repeat testing. Transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine pregnancy. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…

A 58-year-old man with long-standing dehydration and high-ox…

A 58-year-old man with long-standing dehydration and high-oxalate dietary intake presents with abrupt colicky flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and gross hematuria. Imaging confirms a 5 mm renal calculus. The NP bases the plan of care on the knowledge that…