What diagnostic test is recommended when a primary care provider observes painless, firm lesions on a patient’s external ears that release a white crystalline substance upon exerting pressure?

A provider is considering an oral contraceptive medication to treat acne in an adolescent female. Which is an important consideration when prescribing this drug?

A patient is concerned about frequent nasal stuffiness and congestion that begins shortly after getting out of bed in the morning. The patient denies itching and sneezing. A physical examination reveals erythematous nasal mucosa with scant watery discharge. What treatment will the provider recommend for this patient?

When recommending ongoing treatment for a patient who has recurrent intertrigo, what will the provider suggest? (Select all that apply).

A female patient is diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia. Which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe?

A patient who has had lesions for several days is diagnosed with primary herpes labialis and asks about using a topical medication. What will the provider tell this patient?

The provider is prescribing 5% permethrin cream for an adolescent patient who has scabies. What will the provider include in education for this patient?

Which medications may be used as part of the treatment for a patient with hidradenitis suppurativa? (Select all that apply).

A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). History reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient?

A patient presenting with nasal congestion, fever, purulent nasal discharge, headache, and facial pain begins treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate. At a follow-up visit ten days after the initiation of treatment, the patient continues to have purulent discharge, congestion, and facial pain without fever. What is the next course of action for this patient?