A 50 year old male presents with complaint of severe pain in…
A 50 year old male presents with complaint of severe pain in the right big toe that started a few hours ago. He denies fever. On exam there is swelling and erythema of the right big toe. Which of the following can be used to exclude septic arthritis?
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A patient presents with complaints of green discharge from nasal passages, facial pain, and congestion for 10 days. On exam the patient displays tenderness with palpation over the maxillary sinuses bilaterally with mild swelling noted over the right maxillary sinus area. He has swollen erythemous turbinates bilaterally. The patient has been using flonase nasal spray and taking an over-the-counter decongestant with only mild improvement in symptoms. The patient has a penicillin (PCN) allergy. What is the most appropriate treatment?
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