Which is the most likely diagnosis

Reference no: EM133724411

Problem

A 50-year-old man who is a nonsmoker comes to the office because of fever, productive cough, dyspnea, and occasional pleuritic chest pain that started yesterday. He thinks it is just a bad cold because "Colds are going around the office but my wife insisted I get checked." He has no history of pulmonary disease. On auscultation of the lungs you note focal lung findings including crackles, decreased breath sounds, and egophony. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Reference no: EM133724411

Questions Cloud

How will the nurse interpret this result : A client was started on an antiseizure drug 6 weeks ago. The nurse notes that the patient's serum blood level. How will the nurse interpret this result?

Which medication appropriate to treat type of constipation : A client with history of multiple spine surgeries and chronic back pain is complaining. Which medication is most appropriate to treat this type of constipation?

What screenings and interventions do you need today : Your pätient, Frank, comes in with sorne mild low back palt 2 months, He hes gained 15 tis in 12 months. What screenings and Interventions do you need today?

What icd-ten code should you use : You have completed a history and physical, but have not yet determined a definitive diagnosis. What ICD-10 code should you use?

Which is the most likely diagnosis : On auscultation of the lungs you note focal lung findings including crackles, decreased breath sounds, and egophony. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

What medication do you recommend the patient try next : Despite using environmental control measures for their allergic rhinitis. To help with these symptoms, what medication do you recommend the patient try next?

What should you do next : Your patient reports a one day history of fever, chills, headache, fatigue, body aches, loss of appetite and nonproductive cough. What should you do next?

What is the most likely diagnosis : You are seeing a new patient who is 72 years old. The patient has a BMI of 20 and complains of several months of constant. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What do you tell the patient : Your patient is 35 years old and has had symptoms for 2 days and has a positive rapid influenza test indicating Influenza A. What do you tell the patient?

User Account

All Pages