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An infant is being seen in your office for cough and congestion. You note that the baby has an increase work of breathing and you assess that his oxygen saturation in your office is 82%. The clinician notes retractions, nasal flaring, and wheezing upon auscultation. What is not appropriate care for this infant? 

The drug of choice in the initial treatment of Clostridium difficile is: 

Which of the following would help you distinguish bacterial conjunctivitis from other causes of conjunctivitis? 

Which of the following glands are involved in mumps? 

What is the minimal amount of blood that should be placed in a pediatric blood culture bottle? 

The following patients could be diagnosed with sinusitis EXCEPT: 

For a child diagnosed with acute otitis media (AOM), which patient listed below can be considered for initial observation with close follow-up? 

Select all that apply. Which patient(s) qualify for pressure-equalizing tube insertion? 

A child is seen in clinic with periorbital swelling that does not extend above the eyebrow. The child has a history of sinusitis. What is the suspected diagnosis? 

A 10-year-old presents for care with a body temperature of 100.5 degrees F by ear thermometer. The mother noticed some “bumps” on the scalp behind the ears yesterday. On examination, these lesions appear fluid-filled and a few additional pink maculopapular lesions on the upper chest are noted. The tympanic membranes are translucent and gray. The throat is not red, and there is a small amount of clear discharge from the nose. The lungs are clear, and the remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Which of the following diagnoses is the most likely cause of the presenting symptoms?