A 26-year-old patient has been depressed and is thinking abo…
A 26-year-old patient has been depressed and is thinking about taking St. John’s wort and wants to know if it is safe. The nurse ask what other medications is the patient taking? Which class of drugs would the nurse warn the patient not to take with St John’s wort?
Read DetailsA 15-year-old girl presents to your clinic with a sore throa…
A 15-year-old girl presents to your clinic with a sore throat lasting for a week, worsening symptoms, neck swelling, fever, and decreased range of motion in the neck. Her throat examination reveals bright red throat, swollen tonsils, white exudate on the tonsils, and swollen uvula. Her anterior cervical and tonsillar nodes are enlarged and tender. What complication should you consider in this patient’s case?
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Your 32-year-old G4P3 patient comes to you for her first prenatal appointment at an estimated 22 weeks gestational age. She states that she drinks about 1 glass of wine with dinner a day to feel relaxed enough to go to bed after a stressful day of work. Otherwise, she has never experienced anyone ask her about her drinking, has never felt the need to cut down on her alcohol intake, and has never needed an “eye-opener” in the morning. Is the screening positive for alcohol abuse?
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