An African American patient presents to the clinic with a hi…
An African American patient presents to the clinic with a history of diuretic therapy for poorly controlled hypertension. According to JNC-8, what classification of medication is recommended for this patient to add to the current diuretic therapy?
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A patient presents with complaints of recurrent epigastric pain which occurs on an empty stomach (2 to 4 hours after a meal or in the middle of the night) and can be relieved with food, antacids, or liquids (milk, ice cream). Where is the most likely location of this patient’s Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Read DetailsA 42-year-old woman comes to your office complaining of seve…
A 42-year-old woman comes to your office complaining of severe facial pain in the region of her right maxilla, fever and purulent discharge from the right side of her nose. All of the symptoms started with the onset of an upper respiratory infection about 3 days ago. She is taking no medications and has no known drug allergies. Her temperature is elevated at 100.9 degrees. There is tenderness over the maxillary sinuses and a greenish discharge in her right naris. The rest of her examination is unremarkable. Which of the following statements concerning this condition is (are) true?
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Another patient presents to the clinic post bar fight and is noted to have swelling around the right orbit. The patient is conscious but unable to see out of the right eye. You mechanically manipulate the eyelid and determine an open globe rupture. What is your initial treatment?
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