Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY
Treatment -Intralesional corticosteroid injections (1st-line) -“Silicone gel sheeting, topical imiquimod, and intralesional fluorouracil and Bleomycin injections can be used when first-line therapy fails, but these methods are more often associated with...
CARDIOLOGY, Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults
Definition of Resistant Hypertension. The most common cause of resistant HTN non-adherence. Diagnosis H&P: -Identify and reversible risk factors such as obesity/overweight, lack of exercise, high salt diet, increased alcohol intake. -Screen for OSA and treat if...
CARDIOLOGY, Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
Definition of Hypertension. Diagnosis Hypertension guidelines (JNC8, etc) reviewed. Will confirm dx by obtaining measurements outside of the clinical setting before starting treatment (per USPSTF 2015). Given BP card and instructed on how to take home BPs. Will...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
-The number of pack per day: -The number of pack years: -Patient denies psychiatric illness, CVD, seizure disorder, and pregnancy. -Committed to smoking cessation. -Motivational interviewing & counseling for smoking cessation performed. -A combination of...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
Background -Viral URI. Parainfluenza is the most common cause -Croup is common amongst children ages 6 to 36 months although it can present between 6 months and 12 years. Diagnosis H&P: -Triad of hoarse voice, barking cough, and inspiratory stridor. -Westley...
