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Derm DX

DermDx: Flesh-Colored Papule

By

Stephen Schleicher, MD

A 64-year-old Hispanic man presents with several skin lesions but the lesion of most concern is a flesh-colored papule under his right eye. Can you make the diagnosis?

GAPNA 2022

Advocating for Full Practice Authority: Do’s and Don’ts

By

kristin

Expert provides strategies for advocating for APRN full practice authority by presenting the health equity case and business case.

Oncology Information Center

Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

By

Julie Scott, ANP-BC, AOCNP

A review of the results of the Pathways Heart Study, which sought to identify the link between a history of breast cancer treatment and cardiovascular risks in women.

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Pain After Diskectomy

By

Dagan Cloutier, MPAS, PA-C

A 65-year-old man presents with pain and chills after diskectomy. What is the best treatment option?

Geriatrics Information Center

Unraveling the Causes of Dementia

By

Deborah Dunn, EdD, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C

GAPNA reviews studies on the links between dementia and cardiometabolic multimorbidity, atrial cardiopathy, and cardiovascular disease in midlife.

Mood Disorder Information Center

Suicide Awareness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Christy Cook-Perry, DNP, PMHNP, ANP

Shirley Griffey, DNP, PMHNP

Jennifer Allain, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

A 22-year-old man presents to the outpatient office following an overdose of antihistamines and alcohol. He was feeling overwhelmed trying to transition to in-person classes at the university after taking online classes during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Derm DX

DermDx: Red Itchy Rash on Chest

By

Alexandra Stroia, BS

Stephen Schleicher, MD

A 62-year-old man presents with complaints of a red itchy rash affecting his chest and abdomen. Can you make the diagnosis?

General Medicine

Red Eye: Common Ophthalmologic Disorders in Primary Care

By

Gina Pontrelli, DHSc, PA-C

Carina Loscalzo, EdD, MS, PA-C

Recognize the signs and symptoms of red eye that differentiate benign from vision-threatening ophthalmologic illnesses.

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Painful Patella Following Fall

By

Dagan Cloutier, MPAS, PA-C

A 28-year-old man presents with left knee pain after a fall 5 days prior. Based on the radiographs, what is the best treatment option?

Practice Management Information Center

Caution Urged About Ageism in Patient Care

By

John Schieszer, MA

Clinicians need to be aware of their assumptions about patients based on age.