A primary care provider is evaluating a patient with stage C…
A primary care provider is evaluating a patient with stage C heart failure. They are currently taking carvedilol 50 mg twice daily and valsartan 160 mg twice daily. Their most recent echocardiogram has showed only minimal improvement in EF, from 25% to 30%, since reaching the target dosages for both medications. The provider should:
Read DetailsA 60-year-old postmenopausal woman arrives to the clinic for…
A 60-year-old postmenopausal woman arrives to the clinic for her annual wellness examination. She weighs 150 pounds and has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. While she has a sedentary job, the patient states that she aims to get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a day. The primary care provider (PCP) notes that the patient’s routine bloodwork reports mildly low serum calcium and vitamin D and she has a positive family history for osteoporosis. Which of the following is not an appropriate intervention by the PCP at this time?
Read DetailsA patient comes to the clinic with a history of syncope and…
A patient comes to the clinic with a history of syncope and weakness for 2-3 days. The primary care provider notes thready, rapid pulses and 3-second capillary refill. An ECG reveals a heart rate of 198 beats per minute with a regular rhythm. The provider should:
Read DetailsA patient with otitis media is treated for 10 days with amox…
A patient with otitis media is treated for 10 days with amoxicillin. At the follow-up visit, the primary care provider notes bilateral erythematous, bulging tympanic membranes. What should the primary care provider prescribe at this time?
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