Tinea Capitis

Clinic A/P, adults, DERMATOLOGY

-“caused by a variety of superficial dermatophytes. -The treatment of choice is oral griseofulvin. It has the fewest drug interactions, a good safety record, and anti-inflammatory properties. Terbinafine has equal effectiveness and requires a significantly...

Spiritual Assessment

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

-ICD -10 Code: Z71.81 Spiritual or Religious Counseling -Use a trusted tool like the FICA Spiritual History Tool or HOPE Questions for Spiritual Assessment. -“A recent review of more than 1,200 studies of religion and health reported that at least two-thirds of...

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) in Women

Clinic A/P, adults

-Definition: SUI = involuntary loss of urine on effort, physical exertion, sneezing or coughing that is bothersome to the patient and often affects quality of life. -History & physical done. -The American Urogynecology Society’s 6 steps for basic evaluation of...

Elevated Liver Transaminases, Mild

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

-Definition: Mildly elevated liver transaminase levels are defined as levels that are less than 5 times the upper limit of normal. -History and physical performed. -DDx of elevated liver transaminases reviewed. -A repeat CMP in 2-4 weeks done and reviewed, still...

Bites from Dogs and Cats

Clinic A/P, adults

Treat high-risk wounds with antibiotics. High-Risk Wounds “Factors associated with a high risk include: a bite on an extremity with underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise, a bite involving the hand, a bite near or in a prosthetic joint, cat bites, crush...

erythrasma

Clinic A/P, adults, DERMATOLOGY

Sample presentation -Intertriginous rash affecting his groin, axilla, etc DDx of intertriginous rash: -It is itchy but not painful and does not affect his ADLs. -antifungal creams haven’t worked. On examination you find well-demarcated, dark red patches in the...