Ms Chang is a 50 year-old housewife, who shows up at the clinic with complains of a sudden onset of hives that started to break out all over her body after she returned from eating out with her friends. She complains of chest tightness and a dry cough. She has a known history of eczema […]

A 40-year-old female has been admitted to the hospital, found to have an acute coronary syndrome, and taken to the cardiac catheterization lab for percutaneous coronary intervention. Prior to admission, she admitted to smoking 1.5 PPD for the last 20 years. While in the hospital, she has been ordered a daily 21 mg nicotine patch, […]

The client is a 42-year-old unmarried Caucasian (Italian American) male who is currently unhoused. He presents for services as referred by his Parole Officer (PO) due to history of receiving mental health services prior and during incarceration (with services estimated to be the last six (6) years, according to Probation/Parole records. The client is also […]

Mr. Tripp is your patient for 10 years and is concerned about his most recent diagnosis, which his dermatologist stated that he has an advanced case of actinic keratosis. Which of the following is the best explanation for this patient? Apply hydrocortisone cream 1% BID for 2 weeks and most of it will go away […]

Case Study: Mrs. Smith is a 72-year-old widow who lives alone. She has a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis. Recently, she has been experiencing increased fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and decreased appetite. She reports feeling overwhelmed with managing her medications and household chores. Mrs. Smith’s daughter, who lives out of state, is concerned […]

Monica has been a compulsive drinker for the last 4 years. Last year, she had to quit her job because of her alcoholism. Which of the following would be the best option for Monica? Multiple Choice She should begin drinking with friends instead of drinking alone. She should undergo detoxification and join a rehabilitation center. […]

MariannA 28-year-old mother of three children, ages 9, 5, and 2 years, is admitted to the hospital’s surgical unit from the Emergency Department (ED) with symptoms of epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting of 2 days duration. Diagnostic tests reveal acute cholecystitis; the client is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During the admission assessment, the client expressed […]

A 28-year-old mother of three children, ages 9, 5, and 2 years, is admitted to the hospital’s surgical unit from the Emergency Department (ED) with symptoms of epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting of 2 days duration. Diagnostic tests reveal acute cholecystitis; the client is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During the admission assessment, the client expressed […]

A 65-year-old man presents with increased urination and thirst for the past 3 months. His medical history includes hypertension treated with a calcium channel blocker. He is a businessman and drinks alcohol socially. His physical examination findings are unremarkable. Laboratory test results are HbA1c of 7.4%, BUN 30 mg/dL, Cr 1.1 mg/dL, and LDL 200 […]

Edwin is a 69 year old male who comes in to the clinic today stating that over the past few days, he has had a fever and chills, cough, and has been quite fatigued. He didn’t take his temperature because he did not have a thermometer but he “felt hot”. He says he is coughing […]