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Following the collapse of a high school athlete during outdoor practice on a hot day, the individual is taken to the emergency department. The patient presents with weakness, irritability, confusion, a serum sodium level of 152 mEq/L, dry mucous membranes, and tachycardia. What is the recommended initial approach to rehydration for this patient?

After evaluating a patient with shoulder pain, an orthopedic specialist observes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance in the shoulder joint. What would be the subsequent course of action in the treatment plan for this patient?

Which of the following options are part of the initial management for heel bursitis? (Select all that apply).

Upon encountering an obese adolescent female patient who complains of irregular periods and excessive acne, with the provider observing an excess of hair on her upper back, shoulders, and upper abdomen, what course of action will the provider take, considering these findings?

A patient reports a history of recurrent lower back pain for 6 months. The patient describes the pain as a deep ache and stiffness that is worse upon awakening and improves after walking. Which findings will the examiner elicit to help make a clinical diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis? (Select all that apply).

What is the recommended course of action for managing a patient after a Pap test shows the presence of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance in a young female?

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An adolescent female patient exhibits amenorrhea. During the examination, the provider observes characteristics such as short stature, neck webbing, and a pigeon chest deformity. Considering these symptoms, which underlying disorder is most likely responsible for causing the patient’s amenorrhea?

A patient reports right-sided flank pain and hematuria. The provider palpates a renal mass on the affected side. What is the probable treatment for this patient’s condition?

What treatments will the healthcare provider prescribe for an outpatient with symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), including fever, while awaiting culture results in a sexually active female?