Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
History & Physical. Differential diagnosis. Red flags: -s/sx of epiglottitis: Acute onset of dysphagia, odynophagia, drooling, high fever, anxiety, and muffled voice; -s/sx of peritonsillar abscess: fever, sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, a muffled voice (“hot...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
The following is a sample question and explanation from the ABFM that explains the presentation of Legionella Pneumophilla “Legionella should be considered as a pathogen for community-acquired pneumonia when the patient has a history of a hotel stay or cruise...
2nd INPATIENT, Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
#Cellulitis r/o Osteomyelitis, condition, stable. The most common cause is strep or staph. H&P performed. Probed to bone? At ___cm? Labs: Imaging: CXR shows _____; MRI ____ Admit to Med/Surg Treatment Vancomycin + Zosyn. Elevate extremity. F/u BCx. Consult...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Provocative tests. Treatment Activity modification. If possible, avoid activities that provoke symptom. Splinting at night (Nocturnal wrist splinting). A brace that holds the wrist in the neutral position is the recommended initial therapy....
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Scopolamine patch is the most effective medication for motion sickness. The patch is more effective than the oral scopolamine. Scopolamine 1.5 mg transdermal patch; apply 1 patch to mastoid at least 4 hours before travel, then every 3 days(72 hours) as need....
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Differential diagnosis, reviewed. -AAFP 2017 Algorithm for dizziness. Reference Am Fam Physician. 2017 Feb 1;95(3):154-162. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p154.html
