Trochanteric bursitis

Clinic A/P, adults

“Trochanteric bursitis develops insidiously after repetitive use, and the patient may report morning stiffness and pain when lying on the affected side. Palpation of the greater trochanter elicits tenderness, and occasionally swelling may be noted as well. Early...

Giardia lamblia

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Daycare workers are susceptible to giardiasis, with symptoms including bloating, flatulence, and foul-smelling stools. This can be treated with metronidazole. Patients may have mild, diffuse abdominal tenderness and increased bowel sounds on an exam. “Travelers...

COPD Exacerbation (Outpatient)

Clinic A/P, adults

-Mild to moderate COPD exacerbation. Acute respiratory distress 2/2 mild to moderate COPD exacerbation -Likely 2/2 to ______________________ -Bronchodilators (SAA + SABA): Ipratropium + albuterol nebs or MDI. E.g. Albuterol/ipratropium by metered-dose inhaler TID...

Aortic Stenosis

Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults

Diagnosis Symptomatic vs. Asymptomatic patients. H&P Presentation of symptomatic patients: mild shortness of breath, lightheadedness with exertion… Treatment -Treatment for symptomatic aortic stenosis is prompt aortic valve replacement. -Treatment for...

Hemoptysis

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

“The first step in the evaluation of nonmassive hemoptysis is to obtain a chest radiograph. If this is normal and there is a high risk of malignancy (patient age 40 years or older with at least a 30-pack-year smoking history), chest CT should be ordered....