Acute onset of nonproductive cough

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Case: Problem Statement

This is an 18-year-old male college student with a history of childhood asthma who presents with acute onset of nonproductive cough, sore throat, fatigue, myalgias, and headache × 4 days. He reports a sick contact, and has not had annual flu vaccine or COVID booster. Physical examination reveals a temperature of 101°F, tachycardia, erythematous pharynx, and anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, but is negative for adventitious breath sounds and hepatosplenomegaly. Get it solved now!

Case: Management Plan
Pharmacologic Care:

Acetaminophen OTC 325 mg 1-2 tabs PO q 4-6 hours; maximum dose 10 tablets per day pm fever, headache, myalgias
Dextromethorphan HBr + guaifenesin 20mg/400 mg 20 mL PO q 4 hrs; maximum dose 6 doses daily pr cough
Supportive Care:

Increase fluid intake
Rest - no class attendance - school note provided for 48 hours
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Patient Education:

Offered education on the diagnosis and treatments provided
Educated patient that oseltamivir is not indicated given timeline since symptom onset

Reference no: EM133819638

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