A school-age child has fever of 104°F, sore throat, vomiting…
A school-age child has fever of 104°F, sore throat, vomiting and malaise. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner observes that the tonsils, oropharynx, and palate are erythematous and covered with exudate; the tongue is coated and red; and there is a red, sandpaper-like rash on the child’s neck, trunk, and extremities. A rapid strep test is positive. What will the nurse practitioner do to manage this child’s illness?
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An adolescent presents for a well visit. He is starting a new job which requires a urine drug screen. He went to a party about 3 weeks ago and drank alcohol and used “some drugs”. He wants to know if he will be able to “pass” his drug test. Which substance may be identified in the urine drug screen?
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A child has a 1-cm laceration on the forehead proximal to the hairline after running into a pole while playing sports. To minimize the risk of infection, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will irrigate the wound and
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A child is brought to the clinic with a fever, headache, malaise, and a red, annular macule surrounded by an area of clearing and a larger, erythematous annular ring. The child complains of itching at the site. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do to determine the diagnosis?
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