Joan is a 43-year-old peri-menopausal woman who presents to…
Joan is a 43-year-old peri-menopausal woman who presents to your office today to establish as a new patient. Routine medications include Lisinopril 10 mg daily, HCTZ 12.5 mg daily, and Albuterol inhaler 1 to 2 puffs every four hours prn wheezing that she only uses rarely for wheezing (last time was two months previously). She tells you that she is sexually active with three partners over the last 12 months and is “so happy that I’m to the point in my life when I’m done with babies”. She “usually” uses condoms for contraception, but “sometimes forgets”. Her periods are occurring every 3-6 weeks and are variable. Her physical exam is within normal limits including normal blood pressure. What is your best plan of care for Joan?
Read DetailsJean is a 47-year-old new patient to your practice who prese…
Jean is a 47-year-old new patient to your practice who presents to clinic with complaints of fatigue. Exam is normal other than her blood pressure is 138/88. You order screening labs of CBC, CMP, TSH and a FLP due to family history of hyperlipidemia. Results are normal except fasting blood sugar (FBS) is 114 mg/dl and triglycerides are 262 mg/dl. What labs would you like to order now?
Read DetailsMr. Jackson is a 45-year-old you recently started on an anti…
Mr. Jackson is a 45-year-old you recently started on an antihypertensive. He is a non-smoker. You see him for follow up one month after beginning therapy. His only complaint is a dry cough since starting the medication. This is most likely a side effect of a(n):
Read Details