Tag: Pharmacology

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care

November 1, 2023
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION: 44-year-old…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Substance Use in Adolescents

October 26, 2023
EB Medicine

Adolescent substance use continues to be a prevalent problem and is a cause of morbidity, mortality,…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Migraine and Other Primary Headaches in the Emergency Department

October 26, 2023
EB Medicine

Headache is the fifth most common presenting chief complaint in emergency departments, and it is vital…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

October 1, 2023
EB Medicine

Which of the following best describes the role of ultrasound in suspected PID cases? a. Ultrasound…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

October 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 26-year-old female patient presents with 2 days of increasing midline lower abdominal/pelvic pain. She denies…

Risk Management Pitfalls

Risk Management Pitfalls in Children with Acute Asthma

August 23, 2023
EB Medicine

Our recent issue Emergency Department Management of Pediatric Acute Asthma: An Evidence- Based Review reviews the…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Red Eye Evaluation and Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

August 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 42-year-old woman presents to urgent care with bilateral red eyes for the past 2 days.…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Red Eye Evaluation and Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

August 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 34-year-old man presents to urgent care with a complaint of redness and mild irritation in…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Acute Asthma

July 20, 2023
EB Medicine

Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Although home action plans and the use…