48. According to the American Thoracic Society/Infectious Di…

48. According to the American Thoracic Society/Infectious Diseases Society of America (ATS/IDSA) Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults, which of the following is the most appropriate antimicrobial for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in:  A 42-year-old man with no comorbidity, no reported drug allergy, and no recent antimicrobial use?

26. Mr. Jones, a 50-year-old male smoker with COPD comes to…

26. Mr. Jones, a 50-year-old male smoker with COPD comes to see the NP in the office complaining of a few days of fever, loss of appetite, coughing, and chest pain. The cough is productive of purulent sputum. Physical examination reveals a temperature of 102 degrees, pulse of 88, and respiratory rate of 24. The lung exam reveals crackles on the lower right lobe and wheezing on the upper airways. Which of the following bacteria is most likely to be the infectious agent?

33. The nurse practitioner caring for a patient diagnosed wi…

33. The nurse practitioner caring for a patient diagnosed with alopecia areata reassures the patient that there is no permanent scarring or damage to the hair follicle and that hair growth will likely return within one year. To prevent further episodes, the NP suggests that the patient do which of the following?