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Tyler is a 28-year-old male who presents with complaints of fever and cough for the last 10 days.  PMH:  No chronic issues.  PSH:  Femur fracture repair 10 years prior.  Splenectomy 10 years prior.  Non-smoker.  Chest x-ray reveals a consolidation in the right middle lobe.  What is your best treatment option? 

A 22-year-old presents with fever for 24 hours, temp max 101.8 Fahrenheit.   She has recently returned from vacation in France. Patient is current with both COVID and influenza vaccinations. Medical history is significant for mild persistent asthma. Allergies: Pollen. VS:  T 101.0 Fahrenheit, Pulse 82, Resp 16, BP 110/70.  Other than her fever and that she does not appear to feel well, her exam is normal.  What is the best diagnostic approach for this patient?

S. Chou presents to clinic with complaints of sudden onset fever, fatigue, cough, and headache. The symptoms seem to improve slightly after the patient takes ibuprofen 600 mg. Which statement aligns most closely with the presenting symptoms?

Es _____ (alarming) que en Dayton y Cincinnati haya tanto consumo de heroína.  (OJO: The answer is not “preocupante,” or “inquietante.”)

Adam is a 32-year-old who presents with a wedge type laceration to the auricle of his right ear.  You note the laceration goes completely through the auricle and has a 8 mm gap.  Please select all statements that apply for care of Adam. 

Complete las oraciones con el presente o pasado de indicativo o subjuntivo, según el contexto. Cuando el festival de música _____ (empezar) el viernes, Sergio tendrá todo listo. (Pay attention to the mood of the verb. Indicative or subjunctive?)

Please select the patient who is at greatest risk for the development of severe community acquired pneumonia.  

Martha is a 56-year-old who presents for a routine physical exam.   When completing her ear exam, you note the following finding.  What is your diagnosis and plan of care? 

Your new patient presents with complaints of oral sores. She states that after using her new oral steroid inhaler for her asthma, that her mouth became sore. Using the image, based on the presenting symptoms and assessment findings, what non-pharmacologic intervention is essential to review prior to discharge?

Define motivational interviewing.