A patient develops a dry, non-productive cough and is diagnosed with bronchitis. Several days later, t he cough becomes productive with mucoid sputum. What may be prescribed to help with symptoms? Question 1 options: a) Antibiotic therapy b) Antitussive medication ( I think this one) c) Bronchodilator treatment (wrong answer) d) Mucokinetic agents (wrong answer A primary care provider is performing a Tzanck test to evaluate possible herpes simplex lesions. To attain accurate results, the provider will Question 2 options: a) blanch the lesions while examining them with a magnifying glass. b) gently scrape the lesions with a scalpel onto a slide. c) perform a gram stain of exudate from the lesions. d) remove the top of the vesicles and obtain fluid from the lesions. A primary care provider notes painless, hard lesions on a patient’s external ears that expel a white crystalline substance when pressed. What diagnostic test is indicated? Question 3 options: a) Biopsy of the lesions b) Endocrine studies c) Rheumatoid factor d) Uric acid chemical profile A patient reports persistent nasal blockage, nasal discharge, and facial pain lasting on the right side for the past 4 months. There is no history of sneezing or eye involvement. The patient has a history of seasonal allergies and takes a non-sedating antihistamine.