A patient who is planning international travel to a developing country asks the provider about vaccinations. Which is true about pre-travel vaccines?

A patient diagnosed with asthma calls the provider to report having a peak flow measure of 75%, shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough and tells the provider that the symptoms have not improved significantly after a dose of albuterol. The patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid medication twice daily. What will the provider recommend?

A patient presents with a sore throat, a temperature of 38.5°C, tonsillar exudates, and cervical lymphadenopathy. What will the provider do next to manage this patient’s symptoms?

What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes obstructive bronchitis from emphysema?

A patient expresses concern about contracting West Nile virus (WNV) infection after a family member becomes ill with the disease. What will the provider tell this patient?

A child’s optic assessment data include unilateral eyelid edema, warmth, and erythema, but no pain with ocular movement is reported. Which characteristic is most likely true about this child’s infection?

In the process of screening for metastatic cancer in a patient diagnosed with lung cancer, which aspects will the provider evaluate? (Select all that apply).

A patient reports painful swelling in the mouth with increased pain at mealtimes. The provider notes a mass in the salivary gland region. What is the likely cause of these symptoms?

A patient diagnosed with alopecia is noted to have scaling on the affected areas of the scalp. Which confirmatory test(s) will the provider order?

What initial treatment option is recommended for a patient diagnosed with dacryocystitis, where the provider observes a painful abscess in the lacrimal sac that appears to be forming a visible collection of pus?