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A hospitalized patient with renal failure is accidentally given parenteral potassium and has a potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L. An ECG reveals a normal QRS interval. What is the initial recommended treatment for this patient?

When using the 2013 ACC/AHA “Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk” to treat patients with hyperlipidemia, the practitioner understands that it will provide what information?

A 65-year-old patient who has not had an influenza vaccine is exposed to influenza and comes to the clinic the following day with fever and watery, red eyes. What will the provider do initially?

An adult patient who had pertussis immunizations as a child is exposed to pertussis and develops a runny nose, low-grade fever, and upper respiratory illness symptoms without a paroxysmal cough. What is recommended for this patient?

A patient is seen in clinic for an asthma exacerbation. The provider administers three nebulizer treatments with little improvement, noting a pulse oximetry reading of 90% with 2 L of oxygen. A peak flow assessment is 70%. What is the next step in treating this patient?

A patient plans to travel to western Africa and is concerned about contracting Ebola. What will the provider suggest to this patient?

Bob is a 38-year-old male who presents to the clinic with a low-grade temperature of 99.8 degrees x 3 days, cough x 2 weeks, fatigue, headache and chest congestion.  He denies any hemoptysis or chest pain.  What is the most likely diagnosis based from this information only?

A patient recovering from a viral infection has a persistent cough 6 weeks after the infection. What will the provider do?

Sarah, aged 36 years, presents to the clinic with the chief complaint of having a cough that is worse at night when she is lying down.  Sarah states that the cough has been present for several weeks and is non-productive.  She denies any other symptoms such as fever, chest congestion, or fatigue.  What group of differential diagnoses must be considered?

An obese adolescent female patient reports irregular periods and excessive acne. The provider notes an increased amount of hair on her upper back, shoulders, and upper abdomen. What will the provider do, based on these findings?