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Santiago is a 24-year-old who presents with complaints of left ear pain that is worse with movement. He tells you friends just put in a new swimming pool and he has been swimming a lot.  You diagnose an otitis externa.  What would you advise him about this issue?  Please select all that apply. 

What is the drug of choice for community acquired pneumonia in a patient with no-comorbidities?

Tim is a 28-year-old who complains of a severe sore throat, especially on the right side.  He also has complains of dysphagia.  No history of preceding upper respiratory tract infection.  His temperature is 102.8 degrees, anterior cervical nodes are enlarged, throat is erythematous with exudate.  Unilateral increased edema to the right tonsillar area with uvula deviation away from the affected tonsil.  The most likely diagnosis is:

Stacy is a 23-year-old female in clinic today.  Presenting symptoms include congestion, facial pressure, nasal drainage that appears cloudy in nature, and a bad headache.  She reports this started a few weeks ago and the symptoms got better for a few days, but now are worse than before.  She is worried, as typically, her “normal” remedies are not working.  Stacy does not have any known drug allergies.  What is your best diagnosis for this patient and approach to her care?

Pregunta.  Conteste la pregunta con oración completa de por lo menos ocho palabras. ¿Qué tipo de jefe/jefa crearía un ambiente laboral agobiante y estresante para sus trabajadores?

Complete las oraciones con el presente o pasado de indicativo o subjuntivo, según el contexto. El concierto va a comenzar en cuanto _____ (llegar) los artistas.  

Nyala is a 53-year-old who presents with complaints of worsening cough.  You obtain a chest x-ray.  What does this image suggest? Please choose the best response. 

Cada organización como las organizaciones no gubernamentales, tiene un tema urgente y quiere _____ (raise awareness) para que la gente se entere. (OJO: The answer begins with letter ‘c’ and consists of two words.)

Jack is a homeless individual who is down on his luck.  A rainstorm comes up late one summer night and Jack is looking for a place to sleep out of the rain.  He spies a delivery truck parked in an alley behind a business.  Jack determines that the truck is unlocked.  He climbs into the cab of the truck just before the rain begins.  Jack goes to sleep.  The next morning, the truck’s owner sees Jack, who is still asleep, and calls the police.  It would be appropriate for the responding police officer to arrest Jack and charge him with: 

Es _____ (encouraging) que los estudiantes de español de UC se interesen por Latinoamérica.        (Do not use “alucinante” (amazing, awsome, mind-blowing,) “fascinante”           (fascinating), or genial (great, awsome cool). The answer begins with the letters “al.”