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A patient presents with a sore throat, a temperature of 38.5°C, tonsillar exudates, and cervical lymphadenopathy. What will the provider do next to manage this patient’s symptoms?

What information will the healthcare provider discuss with the patient diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, who is experiencing swelling, pain, and redness in multiple areas, along with abscesses in the right femoral region?

A pregnant woman develops nasal congestion with chronic nasal discharge. What is the recommended treatment for this patient?

In the emergency department, a patient arrives following a head injury in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of 14 and is experiencing drowsiness. There is a small amount of blood present in one external auditory canal. What is the priority in determining the extent of injury in this patient?

A patient has an initial episode of otitis externa associated with swimming. The patient’s ear canal is mildly inflamed, and the tympanic membrane is not involved. Which medication will be ordered?

In a patient who develops conjunctivitis along with symptoms of a cold, such as erythema in one eye, excessive watery discharge, enlarged anterior cervical lymph nodes, and a fever, what treatment is recommended?

What initial treatment will the provider suggest for an adult patient with a history of recurrent sinusitis and allergic rhinitis who presents with chronic tearing in one eye, ocular discharge, and eyelid crusting, and is suspected to have nasolacrimal duct obstruction?

In an adult experiencing a persistent cough accompanied by episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath, after ruling out infection, upper respiratory issues, and gastroesophageal causes through chest radiography and other tests, which initial test will the provider order to assess the likelihood of asthma as the underlying cause for these symptoms?

Which of the following clinical findings are concerning in a patient with acute bronchospasm that necessitates prompt treatment? (Select all that apply).

A school-age child has had five episodes of tonsillitis in the past year and two episodes the previous year. The child’s parent asks the provider if the child needs a tonsillectomy. What should the provider tell this parent?