A woman who is utilizing oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) as…

A woman who is utilizing oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) as a means of contraception contacts her healthcare provider to inform them that she has neglected to take the pills for four consecutive days. She clarifies that she has abstained from sexual intercourse during this period. What course of action will the provider most likely suggest?

A patient diagnosed with acute renal colic is experiencing n…

A patient diagnosed with acute renal colic is experiencing nausea and vomiting. A urinalysis reveals hematuria but is otherwise normal. A radiographic exam shows several radiopaque stones in the ureter which are less than 1 mm in diameter. What will the primary provider do initially to manage this patient?