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A patient reports recurrent chest pain that occurs regardless of activity and is not relieved by
rest. The provider administers one NG tablet which does not relieve the pain. What is the next
action?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️Give the patient a beta blocker
A patient is brought to an emergency department with symptoms of acute ST segment elevation
MI (STEMI). The nearest hospiral that can perform a PCI is three hours away, what is the initial
treatment for this patient.-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️Initiate fibrinolytic therapy
, A patient reports a feeling of fullness and pain in both ears and the practitioner elicits pain when
manipulating the ear structures, what is likely the diagnosis?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️acute
otitis externa
Which are risk factors for developing otitis externa?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️having
underlying DM, use of ear plugs or hearing aids, vigorous external hygiene
A patient has an initial episode of otitis external associated with swimming. the patient's ear canal
is mildly inflamed and the TM is not involved. Which medication will be ordered?-CORRECT
ANSW✔️-✔️Cipro HC
Which symptoms in children are evlauated using a parent-reported scoring system to determine
the severity of pain in children with OM?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️Appetite, Difficulty
sleeping, and tugging on ears.
Which patient may be given symptomatic treatment with 24 hours follow-up assessment without
initial antibiotic therapy?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️A 36 month old with fever of 38.5, mild
otalgia, and red, non-bulging TM
A pediatric patient has otalgia, fever of 38.8, and recent history of URI. the examiner is unable to
visualize the TM in the right ear because of the presence of cerumen. The left TM is dull gray
with fluid levels present. What is the correct action?-CORRECT ANSW✔️-✔️Remove the
cerumen and visualize the TM