An 18 year old female presents to the urgent care clinic with complaints of throbbing left ear pain that has worsened over the last 3 days. On exam you note a dull appearance with the tympanic membrane bulging. What is the preferred treatment?
Read DetailsA 35 year old is found to have an acute right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after a 4 hour car ride to visit family. Her only medical history is hypothyroidism. She takes thyroid medication and oral contraceptive pills. Which of the following interventions is not included in the treatment plan?
Read DetailsEndocarditis is suspected in a patient that presents with general malaise, night sweats, fatigue, exertional dyspnea and fever lasting several weeks. The nurse practitioner orders a series of three blood cultures, CBC, metabolic panel and electrocardiogram. What other diagnostic study is indicated?
Read DetailsA 19 year old presents to the college’s on campus urgent care clinic with complaints of itching and redness of his eyes. On physical exam you note edema of the eyelids, erythema to the conjunctiva, and yellow discharge from both eyes. What is the best treatment option for this patient?
Read DetailsA 75 year old presents to the emergency department with complaints of “raising heart and palpitations”. On physical exam you auscultate an irregular rhythm that is tachycardic, and radial pulse is 2+. ECG reveals a rate of 125 without P waves. What is the most likely rhythm?
Read Details19 y/o female presents to urgent care with reports of watery discharge from both eyes noticed upon awakening. She reports both eyes feel itchy. On clinical exam, the practitioner notes a cobblestone appearance. What is the diagnosis?
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