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A 66 year old male presents to the urgent care clinic with complaints of a painful rash. He has a history of hypertension and hypothyroidism, though he reports she is forgets to take her medications often. Denies smoking or drug use. On physical exam you note a bullous eruption type rash under her armpit that continues to his back. He describes the pain as pricking and sharp. Vital signs are stable.  What is the patient’s diagnosis? 

Which skin disorder is commonly found on the lips, ears, nose, cheeks, and eyelids? 

A 55 year old female was admitted to the Neuro ICU secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral aneurysm. She was intubated upon arrival to the emergency department, then underwent emergency craniotomy with aneurysm clipping. She remains intubated 3 days later secondary to her neuro status. On morning rounds you notice her oxygen saturation has decreased to 90% while on 40% FiO2 on the ventilator. A chest x-ray is ordered and is now showing a right upper and middle lobe pneumonia. Which is the most appropriate antibiotic selection? 

(Image provided by Radiology Key) What pulmonary condition do the arrows represent? 

You are discharging a patient who was hospitalized for 4 days secondary to MRSA cellulitis of the right lower extremity. Which prescription is most appropriate upon discharge? 

The following are considered at higher risk for tuberculosis except:

What is the most common cause of chronic lower respiratory disease?

A laboratory technician has a 10.5 mm area of redness and induration in his left forearm after getting a Mantoux test 48 hours before from the employee health nurse. The Mantoux test done by the same nurse 12 months ago was at 5 mm of induration. The technician denies cough, night sweats, and weight loss. Which of the following is a true statement? 

How should this rash be described? 

While working at a critical access hospital, 3 hours away from the nearest burn center, the nurse practitioner understands that all burn victims should be transferred to a burn center, except for which one of the following?