A 37 y/o nurse with no significant past medical history has…
A 37 y/o nurse with no significant past medical history has a positive (more than 10mm) TB skin test but a normal chest x-ray. She is employed full time at the local hospital. Which medication therapy, if any, should this patient receive?
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A 68 y/o woman has contracted a Staphylococcus epidermidis infection that is methicillin sensitive. An infectious disease consultant recommends the use of a penicillinase-resistant penicillin. That patient wants to know which medications are included in this category so she can determine if they are covered by her insurance. What should you tell her?
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A 5-year-old boy presents for care, accompanied by his mother. The child is scratching between his legs and has been unable to sleep for the past 2 days. His perianal area is red and irritated and the prescriber has diagnosed the patient with pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infection. The mother describes she is experiencing similar symptoms. What is the appropriate intervention for this mother once the pediatrician treats the child?
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