An elderly patient has symptoms of depression and the patient’s daughter asks about possible Alzheimer’s disease (AD) since there is a family history of this disease. A screening evaluation shows no memory loss. What is the initial step in managing this patient?
What is not a goal of the Healthy People initiative?
What is not a goal of the Healthy People initiative?
Match the following health screening to the most appropriate…
Match the following health screening to the most appropriate level of prevention.
An older patient develops orthostatic hypotension secondary…
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?