AP Peds, Clinic A/P, adults, PSYCHIATRY
Diagnosis Diagnosis is made clinically with help of validated tools like the PHQ-9 H&P: -Common presentation: -Clinical Manifestations -Associated Conditions: -Risk factors: Recent MI, significant, Medical Morbidities, Fam Hx, etc. -Red flags. -Complications: Ddx...
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...
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...
