Matthew has been an emergency room nurse for 15 years. When he graduated from his nursing program and began working in the emergency room, he felt energized and excited to be there. He particularly loved being able to help people in moments of crisis, and he took great pride in his skills. Lately, though, he […]
A 52-year-old client enters the crisis intervention clinic with her spouse. The female client is caring for her 78-year-old mother who is bedridden following a cerebrovascular accident. The client’s spouse works two jobs to meet the financial needs of the family. The couple’s single daughter and her two children just moved in and the house […]
Sam, a businessman who travels extensively, has been in your dental chair for 2 hours for extensive nonsurgical perio procedures. He insisted on having a long appointment in order “to get everything done at one time.” A review of Sam’s health history reveals that he is taking medications for high blood pressure; has no known […]
a 20 year old patient presents to the clinic with a history of CA-MRSA skin infections over the past year. the infections have been localized abscesses that resolved with incision and drainage and use of antibacterial soap. which of the following strategies is most appropriate. a. oral vacomycin therapy for 2 weeks b. oral cephalexin […]
a 55 year old male is diagnosed with acute bacterial prostatitis and is started on cipro. after completing 7 days of antibiotic treatment, the patient reports improvement but mild dysuria persists. what should the NP recommend regarding the duration of antibiotic therapy.. a. continue cipro for additional 3 days b. extend cipro for additional 7 […]
a 40 year old female patient presents with complaints of dry cough, fever 99.8 orally and sinus pressure. she reports experirncing these symptoms for the past three days. which of the following treatment options is most appropriate. a. prescribe oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and allievate sinus pressure b. order a culture of sinus drainage […]