The parent of this patient expresses concern since the patient has had this illness for 3 days and symptoms are the worst they have been today, day 3 of illness. What is the most appropriate response?

Match the tests for asthma with the rationale for the test:

A 2 year old child is brought to the clinic for an acute visit related to a cough, the history and physical findings reveal the following: A child who is well nourished, appropriate height and weight for age, with moderate intercostal retractions, lung sounds are clear and air moving well throughout with the exception of a stridor that can be heard on auscultation, the patient is calm throughout the assessment;  mom denies any change in color or change in level of consciousness. Utilizing the below Westley Croup Scoring System and the history and physical information provided above, what is your next best course of action?

You are treating a 10 year old patient for asthma in your primary care clinic. They are having asthma symptoms about 3 times per week, but not daily despite the use of a SABA PRN. What is your next step?

What is the most likely causative organism of this patient’s illness?

For the scenario in the previous questions, which of the following would you expect on physical exam for this diagnosis?  

Which of the follow are risk factors for hospitalization due to Bronchiolitis in a pediatric patient?  (Select all that apply)    

After confirming the diagnosis, what is your next step?

What is the primary, most important aspect of treatment for Cor Pulmonale?

An adult patient presents with an acute injury to the left 4th toe after stubbing the toe. On physical exam there is localized swelling, ecchymosis and tenderness to palpation to the left 4th toe. Patient’s vascular and neurological exam of the foot/lower extremity is within normal limits. X Ray of the left 4th toe reveals a non-displaced fracture. What will be a component of your treatment plan?