Candidiasis—Mucocutaneous Infections Candidiasis (most common opportunistic fungal infection) General—ranges from localized mucocutaneous infection to life-threatening disseminated infection Etiology Candida albicans is the most common. Other common culpable candida species include…
Bronchitis (Acute) Evaluation Description—“chest cold” in a patient without underlying cardiopulmonary disease lasting <A onclick="get_content(event,'AB1-M12'); return false;" onmouseover="window.status=this.title; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;" title="<3 weeks Clinical Main symptoms—coughwithin 2 days…
Arrhythmias REMEMBER: With arrhythmias, get vital signs, an electrocardiography (EKG), and a rhythm strip. Supraventricular arrhythmias Premature atrial complexes (PACs) General—generated from an atrial ectopic focus; therefore, P wave is…
Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) Evaluation General—common, painful lesions are present on the labial mucosa or mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Description—usually red, sometimes have a white coating; not contagious….
Antibiotic Cross-Sensitivities Cross-reactivity General—a drug never before taken, but with structural similarity to a drug previously taken, may elicit allergic side effects given a preexisting immune response elicited by the…
Anaphylaxis Evaluation Description—acute, potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction with systemic effects Clinical: Cardiovascular—lightheaded and syncope secondary to hypotension Respiratory—rhinitis, sneezing → stridor, chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheeze, respiratory arrest Skin—pruritus,…
