a 35 year old male reports symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes that worsen during pollen season. he has tried over the counter oral anthistimines in the past but did not find them very effective. considering the patient’s inadequate response over the counter antihistamines which medications is recommended. a. cromolyn sodium b. loratadine […]
a 65 year old patient with a history of COPD presents to the clinic with complaints of continued dyspnea on exertion. the patient reports using SABA inhaler 3-4 times per day for symptom relieve. which of the following treatments should be addd to the patient’s regimen to improve COPD management. a. inhaled cortocosteroid b. long-acting […]
what is the objective data of the case study for a 66-year-old female who arrives in the Emergency Room per EMS. She complains of shortness of breath for the past week, which seems to have gotten worse today. Ms. Sawyer complains of persistent cough, especially at night. She has 3 plus pitting edema on her […]
Maria (a pseudonym), a 45-year-old Hispanic/Latino immigrant, came to the United States at age nine.
Maria (a pseudonym), a 45-year-old Hispanic/Latino immigrant, came to the United States at age nine. She read newspaper articles in front of the mirror to teach herself English. The first time she turned on the television and understood what was being said, she cried. She is currently studying advanced medical/surgical nursing. She enjoys learning the […]
A patient with a traumatic head injury has been brought into the emergency department (ED) by air life. An intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor has been placed. Opening pressure was 15 but 30 minutes later the ED nurse notices it is now 30. The ED nurse notifies the provider. He orders an arterial blood gas and […]
Dr. Parsons visited Mr. Harvey at his nursing home on Victoria Day for a complaint of abdominal distress. He also checked her cardiovascular system for an unrelated complaint. What special visit premium codes could be claimed by Dr. Parsons? a. A statutory holiday and one special visit premium code. b. A statutory holiday, and two […]