A patient who had a total gastrectomy one year ago complains of a sore mouth, indigestion, and tingling in the lower extremities. Which test is ordered by the family nurse practitioner?

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A patient who had a total gastrectomy one year ago complains of a sore mouth, indigestion, and tingling in the lower extremities. Which test is ordered by the family nurse practitioner?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The gerontological nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

An 84-year-old patient arrives at the office for an initial visit. The patient questions the need for colorectal screening, since 10 years have passed since the last colonoscopy. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner recommends:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Antitussives, which are medications containing dextromethorphan, are common and one of the most commonly abused drugs, especially by:

Correct Answer: B

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