Search results for "Nephrology"
Practice Tips PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Because of the increased granularity ...
insufficiency. The physician plans to monitor bloodurea nitrogen and creatinine levels for renalfunction and nephrology referral if neces-sary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/acpi-201504-coding_t1.pdf
23 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Lower extremity edema and fatigue
A 29-year-old man is hospitalized for lower extremity edema and fatigue that has progressed over the past 6 months. Laboratory studies document kidney failure. Following a physical exam, additional lab studies, and kidney biopsy, results of which tests will most likely explain this patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/25/3.htm
25 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for a kidney transplant
A 40-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for a kidney transplant he received 2 years ago. History is also significant for hypertension. Medications are tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, prednisone, and nifedipine. Which treatment should be added?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/4.htm
23 Feb 2021
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACP Internist Fulfilling Medicare patients’ requests for ...
be screened. The American Society of Nephrology, however, disagreed. But one thingboth groups, and all clinicians, agree on is the need for better criteria to diagnose earlychronic kidney disease in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/acpi-201407-puzzle_t1.pdf
23 Jun 2014
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
General practice 2%. Hematology/ 2%oncologyInfectious diseases 1%. Nephrology 0%. Pulmonary disease 1%.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t1.pdf
19 Dec 2011
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT As always, the Medicare program hassome changes ...
General practice 2%. Hematology/ 2%oncologyInfectious diseases 1%. Nephrology 0%. Pulmonary disease 1%.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/acpi-201201-coding_t2.pdf
19 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of dyspnea on exertion
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of dyspnea on exertion, malaise, fatigue, and anorexia. History is significant for hypertension, gout, and osteoarthritis. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/3.htm
27 Oct 2020
ACP releases Spanish-language edition of MKSAP 18
The Spanish-language version will help Latin American and Spanish internists, subspecialists, and primary care physicians upgrade their knowledge and prepare for board certification.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/6.htm
17 Dec 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of an elevated serum creatinine level
A 71-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for an elevated serum creatinine level. He was hospitalized 2 days ago for a 4-day history of progressive right lower leg cellulitis. History is also significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus with prior episodes of cellulitis. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a kidney biopsy, what is the most likely cause of this patient's kidney disease?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/3.htm
11 Aug 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy
A 28-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for elevated blood pressure measurements during pregnancy. She is at 12 weeks' gestation of her first pregnancy. She feels well, and the pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's elevated blood pressure?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/3.htm
19 May 2020