A 48-year-old male patient is seen in the ER with an episode…
A 48-year-old male patient is seen in the ER with an episode of anaphylaxis after ingesting peanut butter. After he is stabilized and ready for discharge from the emergency room the NP educates the patient on anaphylaxis. All the following should be included in the education plan except:
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MT is a 45 yo female who was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment/chemotherapy. She presents with complaints of constipation, extreme fatigue/lethargy, polyuria, and weight loss. Which Oncologic Emergency are you most concerned about:
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Tom is a 19-year-old male, who presents with sudden onset of edema of the lips and face and a sensation of throat tightness and shortness of breath” after a bee sting. Physical exam reveals inspiratory and expiratory wheezing. Blood pressure is 78/44 mm Hg and heart rate is 102 bpm; respiratory rate is 24 /min. His clinical presentation is most consistent with the diagnosis of:
Read DetailsSarah Brown, a 43-year-old female, presents to your clinic w…
Sarah Brown, a 43-year-old female, presents to your clinic with intense pruritus and erythema on bilateral forearms. She stated she was working in her garden a few days ago and now has well-demarcated contact dermatitis. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is Sarah experiencing?
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