A 11-year-old patient comes in with a parent complaining of left ear pain, discomfort, and tenderness. On exam, you note that the left tragus is tender to touch; the ear canal is erythematous and edematous with a moderate amount of purulent drainage; and that the tympanic membrane is intact without erythema or effusion. You diagnose this patient with:

A 42-year-old patient presents with a painful, swollen area on the back of his/her neck. Upon examination, the lesion is large, erythematous, and has multiple openings draining pus. The patient reports fever and general malaise. Based on the clinical presentation, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the key distinguishing features that help differentiate between allergic, bacterial, and viral conjunctivitis?

A patient’s EKG demonstrates regular P-P intervals and regular R-R intervals, but the R waves are not associated with the P waves. You interpret this patient’s rhythm as:

In California, nurse practitioners (NPs) must follow standardized procedures for performing certain tasks. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of standardized procedures by NPs?

A 35-year-old patient presents to the urgent care with concern that she may have a skin infection. Which of the following patient responses/exam findings will help the MOST in distinguishing between folliculitis and cellulitis?

When should a nurse practitioner (NP) consider referring a patient to a specialist or another healthcare provider?

A female patient with asthma reports that over the past month, she wakes up 1-2 times per week short of breath and needing to use her rescue inhaler. She also reports shortness of breath interfering with daily activities several times per week. She is able to talk in full sentences and have a mild wheeze on auscultation. Is the patient’s asthma:

A patient is complaining of ‘vision changes’. When asking the patient about his symptoms he reports floaters, flashes of light, and a loss of parts of a visual field. As an FNP you know that ____ are a common symptom of both retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage. However, on physical examination you expect to see ____ because of the reported flashes of light and loss of a visual field.

You are seeing a patient with a history of allergic rhinitis for their annual physical. During your review of systems, your patient notes that he has had a ‘drippy’ nose over the past few weeks. On physical exam, you expect to find: