An older patient develops orthostatic hypotension secondary to an antihypertensive medication and asks what measures can be taken to minimize this condition. What will the provider recommend?
According to multiple research studies, which intervention h…
According to multiple research studies, which intervention has resulted in lower costs and fewer rehospitalizations in high-risk older patients?
What is the priority in emergency management of a biological…
What is the priority in emergency management of a biological terrorism attack?
An elderly patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension s…
An elderly patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension secondary to antihypertensive medications is noted to have a drop in systolic blood pressure of 25 mm Hg. Which intervention is important for this patient?
You administer aqueous epinephrine to a man after experienci…
You administer aqueous epinephrine to a man after experiencing a bee sting and developing angioedema and wheezing. What should you do next?
A patient who ingested a bottle of acetaminophen tablets is…
A patient who ingested a bottle of acetaminophen tablets is brought to the emergency department. Based on your knowledge which treatment is indicated?
A high school soccer player sustains a knee injury when kick…
A high school soccer player sustains a knee injury when kicked on the lateral side of the knee by another player. The provider notes significant swelling of the knee, with pain at the joint line on the medial aspect of the knee. What will the provider do to treat this injury?
A child with no previous history of asthma is brought to you…
A child with no previous history of asthma is brought to your office with wheezing, stridor, and shortness of breath. When the child is started on oxygen and given a nebulized bronchodilator treatment, you note a wheal and flare rash on the child’s trunk. What medication will be given immediately?
A female patient who is from the Middle East schedules an ap…
A female patient who is from the Middle East schedules an appointment in a primary care office. To provide culturally responsive care, what will the clinic personnel do when meeting this patient for the first time?
A patient with a family history of amyotrophic lateral scler…
A patient with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the nervous system?