The most common cause of pernicious anemia is:
A. Occult blood loss.
B. Intestinal malabsorption.
C. Dietary deficiency of vitamin B12.
D. An autoimmune process.
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D
Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, which is needed for
RBC production. The most common cause of pernicious anemia is an inability
to absorb vitamin B12 from food due to reduced production of intrinsic factor
in the stomach.
, When counseling a 16-year-old on the use of topical antimicrobial therapy for the
treatment of acne present on his face and upper back, the NP realizes that additional
education is needed when the patient states: (choose two of the following)
A. "I should see improvement in 7 to 10 days."
B. "I understand that it may be several weeks before my skin looks better."
C. "I should only put the medicine on just the pimples I have now."
D. "I should administer the medicine on my entire face and upper back."
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A and C
Among men with no symptoms suspicious for prostate cancer, the USPSTF
recommends:
A. Annual PSA-based screening beginning at age 40 years.
B. Biennial PSA-based screening beginning at age 45 years.
C. Annual PSA-based screening beginning at age 50 years.
D. The decision to screen should be based on shared decision-making following
discussion between patient and provider.
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D
The American Cancer Society recommends that men 50 years and over and at
average risk of prostate cancer should have a discussion with their healthcare
provider about the risks and benefits of screening in order to make an
informed decision
A. Occult blood loss.
B. Intestinal malabsorption.
C. Dietary deficiency of vitamin B12.
D. An autoimmune process.
Give this one a try later!
D
Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, which is needed for
RBC production. The most common cause of pernicious anemia is an inability
to absorb vitamin B12 from food due to reduced production of intrinsic factor
in the stomach.
, When counseling a 16-year-old on the use of topical antimicrobial therapy for the
treatment of acne present on his face and upper back, the NP realizes that additional
education is needed when the patient states: (choose two of the following)
A. "I should see improvement in 7 to 10 days."
B. "I understand that it may be several weeks before my skin looks better."
C. "I should only put the medicine on just the pimples I have now."
D. "I should administer the medicine on my entire face and upper back."
Give this one a try later!
A and C
Among men with no symptoms suspicious for prostate cancer, the USPSTF
recommends:
A. Annual PSA-based screening beginning at age 40 years.
B. Biennial PSA-based screening beginning at age 45 years.
C. Annual PSA-based screening beginning at age 50 years.
D. The decision to screen should be based on shared decision-making following
discussion between patient and provider.
Give this one a try later!
D
The American Cancer Society recommends that men 50 years and over and at
average risk of prostate cancer should have a discussion with their healthcare
provider about the risks and benefits of screening in order to make an
informed decision
