1. A patient presents with acute otitis externa with obstruction of the ear canal severe enough to prevent patient self administration of pharmacologic
... [Show More] treatment. What is the most effective means to administer topical agent solutions. A. Oral/systemic antibiotics B. Aural toileting or wicking or a combination of both C. A nebulizer machine D. Surgical debridement 2. Otitis media, hypothyroid disease, deviated nasalseptum, and chronic sinusitis are differential diagnoses for what condition? A. Mumps B. Rhinitis C. Dental Abscess D. Viral influenza 3. Which of the following would NOT be included as part of the focused SOAP note for a patient who suffers from allergic rhinitis? A. Review of the HEENT physical examination B. Discussion of health promotion issues C. Patient Vitalsigns D. Referral for additional allergy testing 4.A patient diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which of the following education and counseling notes would NOT be appropriate for this patient? A. Contact lenses should be discarded and new lenses should not be worn until symptoms subside B. Clean all linens thoroughly C. Patient may return to work upon completing the initial dose of antibiotics D. Any eye make up should be replaced 5. Incubation period for Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus? A. 24-72 hours B. 12-24 hours C. 72-96 D. +96 6. Which of the following demographic groups would NOT be considered at risk for complications of influenza? A. young children B. pregnant women C. Suffering from heart, kidney, or neurologic disease D. those who did not get the influenza vaccine 7. A patient is diagnosed acute bronchitis. What isthe most appropriate antibiotic treatment for this patient? A. Penicillin B. Oflaxacin C. Metronidazol D. Antibiotics are not recommended 8. According to the National Asthma education and prevention program (NAAEPP), which treatment would be an example of a Step 1 preferred treatment for an adult with persistent asthma? A. Short acting beta 2 antagonist prn (SABA) [Show Less]