A 2-week-old newborn presents with fever, irritability, and…

A 2-week-old newborn presents with fever, irritability, and decreased movement of the left leg. On examination, the left thigh appears swollen, warm, and tender to touch. Blood tests show an elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein (CRP). Blood cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus.

A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset…

A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset of severe pain, redness, and swelling in his right big toe. He reports that the pain began overnight and is so intense that even a bedsheet touching his foot causes discomfort. His medical history includes hypertension and obesity. He admits to frequent alcohol consumption and a recent diet high in red meat and seafood.

Joey is a 1-year-old diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (…

Joey is a 1-year-old diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (IDA).  He weighs 22 lbs.  Which oral iron preparation would you use for this child?  Calculate the dose for your patient.  Discuss the administration of this liquid medication as if you were talking to the parent/caregiver.   Hint:  The recommended dose is often reported as 3mg/kg/24hr of elemental iron.  Harriet Lane, a pediatric specific reference, uses the range of 3-6mg/kg/24hr of elemental iron.  You may use a dose that is within the range. 

A 24-year-old sexually active woman presents with dysuria, i…

A 24-year-old sexually active woman presents with dysuria, increased vaginal discharge, and mild lower abdominal pain. She has no fever. A pelvic exam reveals cervical discharge and cervical motion tenderness. A nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) is performed for sexually transmitted infections.

A 17-year-old male presents to the office with complaints of…

A 17-year-old male presents to the office with complaints of pain in the chest, coughing, and burning in the throat. He reports that his symptoms are worse at night while he is going to sleep. He also notes that this occurs after he eats spicy foods and often with spaghetti and pizza. His EKG is normal and his chest XRAY is negative. All of his vital signs are normal. What is the most effective treatment for his symptoms?