A Patient Is Diagnosed with Herpetic Whitlow and in a 2

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with herpetic whitlow and in a 2 weeks follow-up evaluation, is noted to have paronychial inflammation of the tendon sheath in one finger that has responded to treatment. What is a priority treatment for this patient?

• A) Begin therapy with an oral antiviral medication.
• B) Obtain a consult for incision and drainage of the lesion.
• C) Order a creatinine clearance test to evaluate renal function.
• D) Refer the patient to the emergency department.

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank is required to hold in reserve and not lend out, as mandated by a central banking authority.

Excess Reserves

The reserves that banks hold in excess of the required minimum, often held in the central bank, which can lend them out to generate interest.

New Loans

Any sums of borrowed money that have recently been provided by a lender to a borrower.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves a bank must hold against deposits, set by the central bank, influencing the money supply and banking stability. A rephrased definition since "Required Reserves" is a similar concept.