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A 26-year-old female patient presents to the ED with headache rated 9/10 all focused on the right side of her head. The patient reports visual disturbance and seeing spots as well as smelling grass prior to the pain beginning. The patient has nausea, vomiting, and photophobia.  The APRN knows this patient is experiencing what type of headache?

You are examining a patient with a past medical history of seizures. During the examination, the patient sustains a myoclonic seizure.  What is the most appropriate intervention?

Which of the following are indications for the administration of tPA? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A 45-year-old male presents to the ED with complaint of headache.  Patient states pain is 10/10 on the left side of the head and occurs 3-4 times per day lasting between 1-2 hours each time.  He also has left sided conjunctival lacrimation, nasal congestion, and eyelid edema.  The APRN knows the most likely diagnosis for this patient is:

A 23 year old female presents with concern for the diagnosis of SLE. How will the CRNP confirm this diagosis

A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 lbs, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The A1c is 7.1%. What is the best initial treatment?

Modifiable risk factors for hypertension include

When added to water, which of the following would produce an acid?

Case Study #1RF is 45 yo, married, and works as a city engineer for a large municipal government. He cited a recent hx of nausea, anorexia, hematuria, and swollen ankles during a physical examination. His wife reported that he had been tiring more easily than usual during the past year. A hx of prior illnesses proved negative, except for a severe case of influenza with sore throat 10 years ago. RF’s BP was 160/98 and he has lost 4 kg during the past 2 months. A urinalysis shows albumin and red and white blood cells. He is 6′ 1″ and 172 lbs. His current urine output is approximately 450 cc/day.Lab values are as follows:BUN 93 mg/dl GFR 19 ml/min HCT 32% Hgb 11 mg/dl (14-17.4 for males)What factors affect fluid balance in CKD? How much fluid would you recommend for RF at this time?

A 56 year old patient presents to the ED with complaint of night sweats, weight loss, fever, weight loss, and newly developed skin ulcers. Upon physical assessment, the patient’s abdomen is found to be distended with positive lymph nodes in the brachial and inguinal areas. Patient is also noted to have hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Given the clinical picture, what diagnostic workup should the APRN consider for this patient?