Your patient is a 60-year-old male complaining of chills, fever, joint pain, and vomiting. He states he was bitten by a spider yesterday morning, and now he thinks the bite might be infected. The patient has an ulcerated wound on his left leg. The best treatment for this patient would include:

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The patient's symptoms suggest a possible spider bite infection, which requires medical attention. Supportive management would involve treating the symptoms (e.g. giving antipyretics for fever, fluids for dehydration, and pain medication for joint pain) and monitoring the wound for signs of progression. Diazepam, magnesium sulfate, and calcium gluconate are not indicated for this type of infection.

Your Patient Is a 60-Year-Old Male Complaining of Chills, Fever