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An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of the rapid onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is gradually worsening. The patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well. During the abdominal exam, the nurse practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just above the umbilicus as she palpates this area with her hand. Which of the following conditions is most likely? ANSWER - Abdominal aortic aneurysm Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function ANSWER - Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease? ANSWER - Women aged 50 years or older All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except: ANSWER - A 30-year-old White man with hypertension A 40-year-old White woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 complains of colicky pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen that gets worse if she eats fried food. During the physical exam, the nurse practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and the patient complains of pain on the right side of the
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