Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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History and PhysicalVital signs
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Laboratory results
Client reports, ÔÇ£I have a coughÔÇØ
History of present illness: 38-year-old client presents to the ED with a 4 day history of cough, often productive. Client reports fatigue, night sweats and a low-grade fever. Client reports ÔÇ£blood-tinged sputumÔÇØ. Client also reports, ÔÇ£I used to weigh 167 pounds. Now I weigh 162 pounds.ÔÇØ Client reports a decreased appetite along with the 2.26kg (5lb) weight loss over the past week. Client states they have been trying to stay hydrated.
Family history: Child has asthma. All other family members healthy.
Social history: Heavy alcohol use (4 to 5 drinks per day), denies tobacco or illicit drug use. Recently traveled to visit their family in South Africa and stayed for 3 weeks
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
Correct answer
A,B,D,F,G
Rationale
Airborne precautions and TB medications (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol) are appropriate; contact precautions and repeat skin tests are not.