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This document covers key principles of differential diagnosis in the context of primary care. It provides guidance on evaluating patient symptoms, prioritizing potential conditions, and decision-making strategies for general practitioners. The content includes systematic approaches, case examples, and practical tips for effective patient assessment in a primary care setting.

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NR 511 / NR511 Midterm Exam (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care
Practicum | Questions and Answers |
100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain


DIAGNOSTIC REASONING AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Taking a client history

OLDCARTS

Specificity and Sensitivity

Reimbursement

Clinical Decision-Making




OLDCARTS

Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating Factors, Relieving Factors, Treatment,
Severity




True or False: the history of the present illness is a breakdown of the client's chief complaint

True

,NR 511 / NR511 Midterm Exam (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care
Practicum | Questions and Answers |
100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Specificity: Low

Getting a positive result when it is not present- a high number of false positives- meaning a
healthy person has a disease when they actually do not




Specificity: High

A high percentage of healthy individuals will show a normal result




Test with High Specificity

A high percentage of healthy individuals will show a normal result




Sensitivity

the proportion of true positives out of all patients with a designated condition




High Sensitivity

will lead to positive findings for patients with a disease

,NR 511 / NR511 Midterm Exam (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care
Practicum | Questions and Answers |
100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain


Medicare Part A

Inpatient hospital stat, skilled nursing care, hospice, home care




Medicare Part B

Outpatient care, provider visits, surgery, lab tests, medical equipment, preventative exams




Medicare Part C

Wellness services, vision exams, hearing exams, eyeglasses, hearing aids




Medicare Part D

Prescription drugs




Reimbursement for NPs

, NR 511 / NR511 Midterm Exam (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care
Practicum | Questions and Answers |
100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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