A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is bein…

A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is being seen for an earache. On oral examination, her gums appear erythematous and slightly edematous along the gingival margin. On further questioning she reports occasional bleeding when brushing her teeth. Which of the following best explains these findings?

A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, c…

A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. Mom reports she attends daycare and other children have been sick recently. On examination, you note small, white lesions, that resemble a grain of salt, on an erythematous base located on the buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars. What would be an important follow up question

Your 7 year old patient is here for a sports physical. You n…

Your 7 year old patient is here for a sports physical. You note tonsils that extend slightly beyond the tonsillar pillars. They are not erythematous. Mom denies a history of sleep issues or recent pharyngitis. Which of the following best describes this finding?