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Bob is a 38-year-old male who presents to the clinic with a low-grade temperature of 99.8 degrees x 3 days, cough x 2 weeks, fatigue, headache and chest congestion.  He denies any hemoptysis or chest pain.  What is the most likely diagnosis based from this information only?

A patient recovering from a viral infection has a persistent cough 6 weeks after the infection. What will the provider do?

Sarah, aged 36 years, presents to the clinic with the chief complaint of having a cough that is worse at night when she is lying down.  Sarah states that the cough has been present for several weeks and is non-productive.  She denies any other symptoms such as fever, chest congestion, or fatigue.  What group of differential diagnoses must be considered?

An obese adolescent female patient reports irregular periods and excessive acne. The provider notes an increased amount of hair on her upper back, shoulders, and upper abdomen. What will the provider do, based on these findings?

Bob and Clint are college roommates.  Bob develops a fever, headache and stiff neck.  Upon a visit to the ER, Bob is diagnosed with meningitis.  Clint is very worried about his friend and his health as well. Which of the following demonstrates best teaching by the nurse practitioner?

A previously healthy patient develops influenza which is confirmed by RT-PCR testing and begins taking an antiviral medication. The next day, the patient reports increased fever and cough without respiratory distress. The patient’s lungs are clear and oxygen saturations are 97% on room air. What will the provider recommend?

Echophony can be used to detect which of the following?

Which of the following treatment options are best utilized in the treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis?

A patient develops a dry, nonproductive cough and is diagnosed with bronchitis. Several days later, the cough becomes productive with mucoid sputum. What may be prescribed to help with symptoms?

A patient who has recently traveled has acute diarrhea which began the day after returning home. What are recommended treatments for this type of diarrhea? (Select all that apply.)