An adult patient presents with complaints of acute onset of…
An adult patient presents with complaints of acute onset of upper respiratory symptoms that started 2 weeks ago. Symptoms initially started with nasal drainage which resolved after 3 days, however the cough still persists. The cough started as dry but patient reports in the last couple days they are starting to cough up some purulent sputum and patient reports substernal burning pain with cough inspiration. On auscultation of there are wheezes and rhonchi, loudest over the bronchial regions of the lungs. Which of the following medications would not be an appropriate treatment choice for this patient’s condition?
Read DetailsA 36-year-old female was working on her deck 2 hours ago whe…
A 36-year-old female was working on her deck 2 hours ago when her thumb got caught between two planks of wood. She is reporting severe persistent pain in the left thumb nail and states it seems to be getting worse. On exam the patient’s thumb nail has black/purplish discoloration underneath the intact nail. She maintains normal AROM, and is neurovascularly intact. There is a XR negative for fracture. Based on her exam, what is your diagnosis and what would you recommend?
Read Details