A patient newly diagnosed with HIV presents to the office fo…
A patient newly diagnosed with HIV presents to the office for follow up after laboratory testing. They report a viral like illness greater than six months ago but otherwise feels well and has no complaints. Laboratory analysis reveals a viral load of 10,000 copies/ml and CD4 count of 400 cells/mm. The patient is in which stage of HIV infection at the time of their visit?
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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that occurs in adults between the ages of 30 to 50 years of age. Rosacea can be triggered by vascular stimulating agents such as alcohol. What is another common trigger for rosacea?
Read DetailsA 48-year-old obese male client was recently diagnosed with…
A 48-year-old obese male client was recently diagnosed with essential hypertension and a history of two “silent” myocardial infarctions diagnosed by electrocardiography. The client was placed on lisinopril 10 mg orally once a day, but the dose was increased to 20 mg 3 months ago. The client is visiting his primary health care provider for a follow up today, and the medical assistant takes his history and vital signs. The data below was found in the client’s electronic health record. Select the findings in the client data listed below that would be of concern to the nurse related to his drug therapy.
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Identify potential prescription errors for the following prescription? John Doe04/23/1986Dr. Scott, 19438 Oak Street, CAMay 13th, 2025Magic Mouth WashSwish, gargle, and spit one teaspoonful (0.005L) every four to six hours as needed.Dispense 120mL Indication- mouth soresRefills- 0(Pretend the doctor signed here)
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