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Me gusta mucho mi trabajo como maestro. Estoy ____ (committed) a ayudar mis estudiantes con cualquier cosa que necesitan. (The answer begins with the letter c.)  

A 54-year-old patient, who is returning from an extended vacation, presents with severe acute bacterial sinusitis with no clinical improvement after two rounds of antibiotics in past month.  Initially he was treated with Amoxicillin, then with Doxycycline.  This is his third episode of sinusitis in 12 months.  The PMH includes uncontrolled diabetes with a recent A1C of 14 % . You should:

Complete las oraciones con el presente o pasado de indicativo o subjuntivo, según el contexto. Se les pagará bien a los artistas con tal de que se _____ (vender) todas las entradas. (The artists will be paid well provided that all the tickets are sold.)

Solve for y.  -2x + 3y = 6  

Pete is a 52-year-old local business owner who presents today with acute onset of not feeling well that began 2 days ago.  No significant previous medical history.  He received his initial series of COVID vaccinations, and the last flu shot.   “I haven’t kept up with all those COVID boosters, I think I missed one or two in there”.  He has been running 102.5-degree fever for the last 48 hours, has a terrible cough, headache, and chills.  He hasn’t been around anyone else that was sick, that he knows of at least.  Exam otherwise WNL.  Based on Pete’s presentation, your most likely differential diagnosis and treatment plan is:

Voy a _____ (volunteer) una vez por semana. Hay muchos niños que necesitan que un adulto los visite y se interese por ellos. (OJO: The answer consists of three words.)

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?