Melissa is a 46-year-old administrative assistant you have d…
Melissa is a 46-year-old administrative assistant you have diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome to her left hand. She has failed conservative treatment with use of splinting, ergonomic changes to her work station, and use of ibuprofen 800 mg TID prn. You note she has the beginning development of thenar atrophy to her left thumb. What is your best plan of care?
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Marge is a 34-year-old patient presenting with a 3-day history of sinus pain. She reports that she caught a cold a few days ago and is now blowing out yellow mucous. She complains of frontal sinus tenderness. Marge tells you, “This happens every fall. I catch a cold and then I get a sinus infection. My old doctor gave me a Z-pak and it took care of it for me. Can you write me a script?” Your best response would be:
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