A male patient has a history of recurrent epistaxis. Prior t…
A male patient has a history of recurrent epistaxis. Prior to a scheduled surgery, the provider asks about a family history of bleeding disorders. The patient reports no female relatives who had excessive bleeding episodes, but states that a maternal uncle and his maternal grandfather both had postsurgical complications related to bleeding. Based on this history, which diagnosis is possible?
Read DetailsMrs. Smith is a 58 year old white female with the following…
Mrs. Smith is a 58 year old white female with the following CBC results: RBC 3.2 thou/ccm 5-11 thou/cmm Hgb 10.2% 12-16% Hct 28.1% 36-48% MCV 69 78-102 u(3) Serum folate 3.8 mg/ml 3.5-5.0 mg/ml B12 228 pg/ml 110-1500 pg/ml Total iron binding capacity 388 224-428 % Ferritin 175mEq 12-300 mEq Based on this information, which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
Read DetailsMrs. Brookes, aged 68 years, presents to the clinic for her…
Mrs. Brookes, aged 68 years, presents to the clinic for her yearly physical and laboratory tests. Her CBC reveals the following: RBC 4.8 thou/ccm 5-11 thou/ccm Hgb 11.8% 12-16% Hct 32.1% 36-48% MCV 112 u(3) 78-102 u(3) B12 224 pg/ml 110-1500 pg/ml Serum folate 2.1mg/ml 12-45.3 mg/ml Based on this information, which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
Read DetailsMatt, aged 5, is brought to the clinic by his mother for com…
Matt, aged 5, is brought to the clinic by his mother for complaints of having a red eye. She states that he woke up with a thick, purulent discharge from the left eye that required warm water to remove. She states that he has been rubbing his eye all day and that he covered his eye when going out to play earlier. Which is the most appropriate diagnosis?
Read DetailsJack is a 2 year old, Caucasian male with a chief complaint…
Jack is a 2 year old, Caucasian male with a chief complaint of fever and left ear pain for two days. His mother reports Jack has been pulling on his ear and not eating as much. The assessment reveals bulging, erythematous right tympanic membrane, purulent nasal drainage, and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Which of the following is the first-line treatment for Jack’s diagnosis?
Read DetailsMr. Hamblen, a 56 y/o, Hispanic-American, male who presents…
Mr. Hamblen, a 56 y/o, Hispanic-American, male who presents to the clinic with chief complaint of photophobia for six hours. He admits tearing of both eyes and decreased visual acuity. The assessment reveals sluggish pupil reaction. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment?
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