A patient who reports traveling to an area where West Nile virus (WNV) is endemic presents with fever, arthralgia, and rash for the last seven days. What initial testing is recommended to confirm a diagnosis of WNV?

A patient is diagnosed with mild restless leg syndrome (RLS), which occasionally interferes with sleep. Which initial treatment will be helpful?

What is the purpose of radiation treatment prior to surgical resection of a tumor?

A patient diagnosed with COPD reports daily symptoms of dyspnea and cough. Which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe?

Which type of lesion is likely to be present when a patient has a progressively growing nodule on the upper eyelid, accompanied by pain, warmth, and redness upon examination?

Which are the causes of pleural effusions? (Select all that apply).

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?