A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic today by his mother wh…
A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic today by his mother who reports he has been listless with a fever of 102F and a cough for the past 48 hours. Prior to these more acute symptoms, he has had symptoms cold for the previous week. Which of the following symptoms are most consistent with the diagnosis of pneumonia?
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A 2-year-old presents to clinic with a cough. Currently in your clinic, the patient is afebrile, sitting quietly, slightly dyspneic, and has a runny nose with congestion. Lungs are clear and the patient has bark-like cough in the office. Which is the most appropriate order for the child?
Read DetailsAn adult patient presents to you with severe nasal congestio…
An adult patient presents to you with severe nasal congestion.He has been self-medicating for rhinitis with over-the-counter Afrin for the last 10 days. He initially felt better, but he reports he cannot breathe through his nostrils without the Afrin. He is afebrile and does not have a headache. What is your top differential?
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The NP evaluates a 5-year-old with reports of hearing loss in the left ear. He prescribed amoxicillin last week for acute otitis media. His mother is asking for the NP for a different antibiotic as “he still has an infection.” On examination, the NP notes bubbles behind a pale and retracted tympanic membrane. The NP recommends all the following except:
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