Ted Smith is a 48-year-old who presents with complaints of s…

Ted Smith is a 48-year-old who presents with complaints of sharp chest pain in his mid-sternum for 2 days duration. The pain has been steady and radiates to his left arm, worsened by swallowing and deep breathing; relieved by sitting up or leaning forward. He notes occasional tightness in his chest but denies shortness of breath, cough, or diaphoresis. This is his first episode of chest pain, but he worries that he may be having a heart attack because his father died of an MI at age 51. Based on his history, your top 4 differential diagnoses would include:

Anna, a 38-year-old, presents to clinic with a recent sinus…

Anna, a 38-year-old, presents to clinic with a recent sinus infection, left lid swelling, conjunctival chemosis and injection, and pain with eye movement. The patient tells the NP she is having a hard time seeing. Upon physical examination, the patient also has proptosis and diplopia and is febrile. What is the APRN’s best plan of care for Anna?

You have agreed to help complete sports physicals for the lo…

You have agreed to help complete sports physicals for the local high school. Over 100 students came to the event and have been standing in long lines for the past few hours. When you go to bring the next student back, you notice a 18-year-old male that appears pale. He suddenly slumps to the floor and is unresponsive for 5 seconds but then begins to arouse. He is now alert and oriented x 4. His friend tells you that they got up really early this morning and ran 5 miles to prepare for cross country running. What should be your initial treatment?