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A patient has noted inflammation on their left lower leg, which has well-demarcated borders and the presence of lymphangitic streaking. Based on these symptoms, what is the initial treatment for this case?

What actions will the healthcare provider take when a patient visits the clinic following an incident where they were scalded by boiling water while cooking, resulting in partial thickness burns on their forearms, neck, and chin?

A young adult has been bitten by a dog resulting in several puncture wounds near the thumb of one hand. On examination the patient has full range of motion of all digits and the bleeding has stopped. What understanding regarding dog bites should direct the care of this patient?

During a total body skin examination for skin cancer, the provider notes a raised, shiny, slightly pigmented lesion on the patient’s nose. What will the provider do?

A female patient is diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia. Which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe?

Which medication classifications are associated with increasing the risk of developing acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) (Select all that apply).

A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). History reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient?

Which medication will the provider prescribe as first-line therapy to treat tinea capitis?

What diagnostic test is recommended when a primary care provider observes painless, firm lesions on a patient’s external ears that release a white crystalline substance upon exerting pressure?

A patient presenting with nasal congestion, fever, purulent nasal discharge, headache, and facial pain begins treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate. At a follow-up visit ten days after the initiation of treatment, the patient continues to have purulent discharge, congestion, and facial pain without fever. What is the next course of action for this patient?