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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? 

What medication is used to thin sputum secretions?