You are reviewing Jill’s medical history as well as her risk…
You are reviewing Jill’s medical history as well as her risk factors for genetic diseases. Jill is a 32-year-old G1P0000. Her medical history is positive for childhood asthma. Family history includes a mother with high cholesterol and a father (deceased) who had sickle cell disease. She works as a physician in the rheumatology clinic. Her body mass index is normal. Based on her history, what additional test would you recommend for Jill?
Read DetailsKamala is 7 weeks postpartum and is doing a telehealth visit…
Kamala is 7 weeks postpartum and is doing a telehealth visit today with you, her primary care provider. She has flu like symptoms that appeared overnight. She notes that she has a fever, fatigue and has a warm, red spot on her right breast that is painful to the touch. You diagnose her with mastitis and treat her with an antibiotic knowing that the most common cause of mastitis is:
Read DetailsA new mother calls your office concerned that her 1-week-old…
A new mother calls your office concerned that her 1-week-old baby is feeding too often. She believes that she may not be producing enough milk and that is the cause of the frequent feedings. Upon further discussion, she reports the baby feeding 10-12 times per day. Your response to the woman is:
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