initial assessment of chest pain in primary care
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How do I treat hyperkalaemia
Recommended management strategies for hyperkalaemia involve a stepwise approach focused on stabilising cardiac membranes, shifting potassium...
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whats 1st line mx of sciatica
First-line management of sciatica involves providing reassurance, advice to remain active, and guidance on self-management tailored to the i...
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Re-currying chickenpox cause
Recurrent chickenpox infections are extremely rare because primary infection with varicella-zoster virus (VZV) typically confers lifelong immunity. When recu...
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Patient with ocular migraine that lasts for about an hour but this is the first
Management and Investigation of Ocular Migraine with New Visual SymptomsFor a patient experiencing an ocular migraine lasting about o...
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Diverticulitis medication
Medication management for patients with diverticulitis depends on the severity and systemic involvement of the disease.For patients w...
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What’s the treatment for patient suffering from heart attack and having vomittin
Immediate management of myocardial infarction (MI) with vomiting and dizziness:Administer a single loading dose of 300 mg aspiri...
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What is the treatment of fatty liver and who is having dialysis and feeling weak
Management of fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients undergoing dialysis who are experiencing weakness should focus on comprehensive assessment and ...
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Treatment for fatty liver
The most effective treatment for fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is lifestyle modification focusing on diet and exercise, aiming for gradual sustained we...
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Contraindications for medroxy progesterone
Contraindications for the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate include:General contraindications: acute porphyrias and current bre...
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Management of CKD in primary care
Appropriate management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care involves several key components:Regular follow-up: Arrang...
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Data gathering and assessment for an elderly patient with recent fall
Data Gathering and Assessment Procedures for an Elderly Patient After a Recent FallAsk the patient about any falls in the last 1...
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how to manage a CAP in primary care
Community-based primary care management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) involves the following key steps:Diagnosis...
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How to assess community-acquired pneumonia severity and choose treatment in prim
Assessment of severity: In primary care, the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) should be assessed using the CRB65 scoring syste...
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Management of Afro-Caribbean 58-year-old male with high blood pressure.
Investigation Approach:Measure blood pressure in both arms initially; if a difference greater than 15 mmHg persists, use the arm...
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Do we need to consider bone protection for patients on long term steroids fkr ad
Bone protection should be considered for patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy for adrenal insufficiency. This is because long...
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gestational dm management
For women diagnosed with gestational diabetes, offer a 75-g 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to confirm diagnosis if not already done, using thresho...
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Management of a woman whose singular complaint is reduction of Fetal movement
Appropriate management of a woman presenting with a sole complaint of reduced fetal movement includes:Assess the woman and the b...
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I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr
The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...
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I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr
The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...
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