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Study Tips for the NR511 CEA • Use OLDCARTS to structure HPI and anchor differentials on time course and red flags. • Always generate three differentials: most likely, alternative, and worst-case; identify discriminating findings. • Tie decisions to guidelines (USPSTF, ADA, ACC/AHA, GOLD, IDSA, ACOG, ASCCP). • For pediatrics, confirm dosing by weight, vaccine timing, and dehydration signs. • Document with SOAP clarity; state-thinking in Assessment connects to Plan items. • Time...

SOAP Note S – Subjective Chief Complaint (CC): “Really bad sore throat” × 2 days, described as “ice pick” pain, 11/10. Amanda Wheaton is a 23-year-old female law student who resides in a campus dormitory. She presents with a 2-day history of severe sore throat, fever, and headache. She describes the throat pain as sharp, “like an ice pick,” with severity rated up to 11/10, worsened by swallowing liquids and solids. She reports associated fever, chills, mild dull headaches, t...

Head-to-Toe Physical Exam Script NR509 With Equipment, Techniques, Patient Commands & Step-by-Step Directions 1. Introduction & General Survey Equipment: Hand sanitizer, watch/clock Say: Hello, my name is -------------. I’ll be performing your physical exam today. It will take about 30 minutes. Please let me know if you feel any discomfort. Technique: Hand hygiene, explanation, gain consent. Observe: Posture, distress, hygiene, affect, gait, breathing effort. 2. Head & Face Equipment: ...

DEA Badge Quiz NR599 Week 6 Khalil is an NP who regularly screens his clients for substance use disorders to ensure early intervention. Recently, he has been focusing on improving the screening process for alcohol use disorder by identifying clients who may be engaging in harmful drinking patterns. Esmeralda is a 45-year-old female client who presents to the clinic for a routine checkup. She admits to drinking socially and has no current complaints. Her vital signs and physical exam are norm...

NR566 – Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Exam Study Guide – Midterm Exam ________________________________________________________________________________ Key Concepts to Study Week 1: Chapter 81 Pharmacokinetics of Amphotericin B: Amphotericin B is a drug of choice for most systemic mycoses. Unfortunately, amphotericin B is highly toxic: Infusion reactions and renal damage occur in many patients. Because of its potential for harm, amphotericin B should be employed only aga...

Chapter 48 • Glycemic Goals in Type 2 Diabetes • Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention: • 1st generation vs 2nd generation Sulfonylurea: The second-generation agents are much more potent than the first-generation agents, and hence dosages are much lower (as much as 1000 times lower in some cases). More important, with the second-generation agents, significant drug–drug interactions are less common, and the outcomes tend to be milder. Because of these differences, the second-generation ag...

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Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacogenomics are essential components of pharmacological studies that provide nurse practitioners (NPs) with a comprehensive understanding of how drugs move through and impact the body. This knowledge is critical in determining the appropriate drug dosage, frequency, administration route

Drugs Used to Manage Hypertension Prototype: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) • Category: Thiazide diuretic • Primary Function: Increases excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water in the distal convoluted tubule. • Unique Features: First-line treatment for hypertension. Weaker than loop diuretics. Requires adequate kidney function to work. Promotes calcium reabsorption, which can be helpful for clients with osteoporosis. Mechanism of Action • Thiazide diuretics inhibit sodi...

NR565 Final Exam Study Guide This study guide covers content for the question bank for this course. There are 100 questions on the exam and more content in the exam study bank than will be seen on any given exam. Therefore, you may note more than 100 topic items noted in this study guide. However, there may also be more than one question for a topic listed so you should know each one well. Some items listed are more specific than others. If the item listed seems vague, if it’s a more general...