In the case of a patient who reports heart palpitations with…

In the case of a patient who reports heart palpitations without any other symptoms and has no previous history of cardiovascular disease, the clinic provider conducts an electrocardiogram and observes atrial fibrillation with a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. What is the initial step in treating this patient?

In the emergency department, a patient arrives following a h…

In the emergency department, a patient arrives following a head injury in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of 14 and is experiencing drowsiness. There is a small amount of blood present in one external auditory canal. What is the priority in determining the extent of injury in this patient?

In an adult experiencing a persistent cough accompanied by e…

In an adult experiencing a persistent cough accompanied by episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath, after ruling out infection, upper respiratory issues, and gastroesophageal causes through chest radiography and other tests, which initial test will the provider order to assess the likelihood of asthma as the underlying cause for these symptoms?

previously healthy patient develops influenza, which is conf…

previously healthy patient develops influenza, which is confirmed by RT-PCR testing, and begins taking an antiviral medication. The next day, the patient reports increased fever and cough without respiratory distress. The patient’s lungs are clear, and oxygen saturations are 97% on room air. What will the provider recommend?