A teen who has otitis externa has severe swelling of the external auditory canal that persists

after 2 days of therapy with ototopical antibiotic/corticosteroid drops. What is the next step

in treatment for this child?

insert a wick into the external auditory canal

A patient reports tooth pain in a lower molar and the provider notes a mobile tooth with

erythema and edema of the surrounding tissues without discharge. Which is the initial

course of action by the provider?

Prescribe a...