An adolescent patient reports intermitted pain and swelling…

An adolescent patient reports intermitted pain and swelling in various joints on the right side including the knee, elbow, wrist, and ankle. A physical examination reveals tenosynovitis and a maculopapular rash. Which diagnostic tests will be most helpful in determining a diagnosis in this patient?

An elderly patient has symptoms of depression and the patien…

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?