A provider is recommending a cerumenolytic for a patient who has chronic cerumen buildup. The provider notes that the patient has dry skin in the ear canal. Which preparation is US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for this use?

A lawn maintenance worker presents to the emergency department following an accident where he was sprayed with a substantial quantity of pesticide. The worker is capable of recounting the incident to the emergency department staff. What is the primary treatment upon admission?

A patient who has atopic dermatitis has recurrent secondary bacterial skin infections. What will the provider recommend to prevent these infections?

A patient reports chronic nasal obstruction and difficulty distinguishing smells. The provider examines the nares with a nasal speculum and observes several grapelike lesions in both nostrils. What is the likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?

What is true when considering activated charcoal for gastrointestinal decontamination to treat a toxic substance ingestion?

Which patients should be referred immediately to an ophthalmologist after an eye injury and initial treatment? (Select all that apply).

Which situations are considered oncologic emergencies in a patient diagnosed with cancer and require urgent referral to an oncologist? (Select all that apply).

A patient diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma reports experiencing a dull, aching pain in the anterior thoracic region for several weeks, along with difficulty walking. The provider notes an ataxic gait. What is the immediate treatment for this condition?

What is the recommended initial course of action when a patient presents with symptoms of ear pain (otalgia) and hearing difficulty in one ear, and upon performing an otoscopic exam, the provider observes a dark brown mass obstructing the lower portion of the external canal and blocking the patient’s tympanic membrane?

A patient has noted inflammation on their left lower leg, which has well-demarcated borders and the presence of lymphangitic streaking. Based on these symptoms, what is the initial treatment for this case?