Ynes, a 74-year-old woman presents with a new-onset, throbbing headache on the right side of her head, along with scalp tenderness and jaw pain that worsens when she chews. She reports recent episodes of blurred vision in her right eye. Laboratory tests reveal elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Based on this presentation, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Read DetailsThe FNP is seeing Elizabeth, a 27-year old female patient, for follow-up of her Restless Leg Syndrome. The patient opted not to start pharmacologic management at her last visit, but states that her exercise program and weekly massages are not helping and she is not getting a good night’s rest. Her current medications include oral contraceptives. Which of the following medications would be appropriate for this patient?
Read DetailsMatthew, an 14-year-old child reports to the primary care clinic after being sent home from school with what appears to have been a syncopal episode while swimming at at swim team practice. After a normal initial evaluation, including normal orthostatic BP in the clinic, what is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient?
Read DetailsRonald Sector, a 65-year-old A. A male with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and microalbuminuria. He currently takes metformin for diabetes and amlodipine for his blood pressure. What would be an appropriate diabetic drug class to add to his cardiac and renal protection regimen?
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