Family Practice Service Quiz #4 FB (Kaderli)

Your patient has newly diagnosed Afib, and was admitted for RVR. His echo shows no valvular disease and he has no history of valvular replacement. He would like to start Coumadin. Should Lovenox be continued until his INR is therapeutic?

On his day of discharge to a SNF, your patient has tested positive for CDiff. He does not exhibit any "severe" features. He has been treated for CDiff previously one month ago. What is your treatment?

You are paged about a patient admitted for "CHF exacerbation". She is hypotensive and now is in Afib with HR 110, BP at 85/55. According to the problem list, she has "severe pulmonary hypertension". What is your NEXT step? (you may eventually do more than one)