Dermatologic Problems
REFERENCES 1. Sturchler DA. Exposure—a guide to sources of infection. Chapter 4. Invertebrates. Herndon, VA: ASM Press; 2006:85. 2. Chapel TA, Katta R, Kuszmar T. Pediculosis pubis in clinic for treatment of…
Therapeutic Choices
WEB ADDRESSES • American Botanical Council: http://www.herbs.org/ • U.S. Pharmacopeia: http://www.usp.org • Food and Drug Administration (FDA): http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov REFERENCES 1. German Commission E Monographs. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council; 1998. 2. Natural medicines comprehensive database….
Musculoskeletal Problems and Arthritis
Often presents with acute hypertension and progressive renal failure and proteinuria as well as microscopic hematuria Possible to be normotensive but actually is hypertensive compared with baseline Important to monitor…
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Mononucleosis A usually benign disease characterized by fever, malaise, LAP, and tonsillitis. Patients may have hepatosplenomegaly and generalized maculopapular rash. The illness usually resolves in 1 to 4 weeks,…
Injuries and Violence
Administer a tetanus booster to all burn victims who are not with current tetanus immunization.2Pain control should focus on both an around-the-clock regimen, as well as a rescue medication before…
Human Behavior and Problems of Living
TCAs are effective in GAD. Imipramine (Tofranil) has shown efficacy comparable to alprazolam. These have a greater side-effect burden, especially sedation and anticholinergic effects, compared to SSRIs or buspirone, and…
