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A range of common medical conditions and their associated treatments, including hypothyroidism, hodgkin's lymphoma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), microalbuminuria, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), prostate cancer screening, hypercholesterolemia, cushing's syndrome, syndrome x, cough, epididymitis, hypothyroidism, acute leukemia, hyperlipidemia, ulcerative colitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph). Answers to specific questions related to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these conditions, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and students studying these topics.
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Answer: An elderly female with recent onset of mental dysfunction
Answer: hodgkin’s lymphoma
instructed on life style modifications and drug therapy for 8 weeks. Three months later he returns, reporting that he was “fine” as long as he took the medication. The most appropriate next step is: Answer: investigation with endoscopy, manometry, and/or pH testing
Answer: Protein lost into the urine
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following initial treatment plans is currently considered most effective? Answer: A low fat, tyramine-free, caffeine-free, high fiber diet, along with a daily diary, and attention to psychosocial factors.
reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he avoid? Answer: Peppermint
the goal for low density lipoproteins in high risk patients be less than: Answer: 100 mg/dl
male is: Answer: Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)
for hypercholesterolemia? Answer: every 5 years
Answer: Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
and type 2 diabetes mellitus? Answer: Postprandial hypoglycemia
Answer: Acute pharyngitis
but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum. What is the most likely diagnosis? Answer: hydrocele
The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is: Answer: Oral doxycycline (Virbamycin) plus intramuscular ceftriaxone
is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH? Answer: 4 Weeks
Answer: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
orders liver function studies. The patient’s aminotransferase (ALT) is elevated. What laboratory test(s) should be ordered? Answer: Serologic markers for hepatitis
Answer: Increased force of urine flow
prostatitis? Answer: Erythromycin qd