Q: If you are preparing a patient for a throat swab you should ask him if he used mouthwash or antibiotics because either one could influence an inaccurate culture from removing bacteria. If the patient is confused why it is not a good idea to remove bacteria from the infected area explain to him that removal from the immediate area does not mean that the infection is cured. Indeed, he may still be a carrier and failure to detect the infection will prolong the period of infection, possibly infecting others. Inform the patient that this is a relatively painless procedure and does not require any special instructions once the tests are concluded. Other questions you can ask your patient are: "What symptoms have you noticed, and how severe are they?", "For how many days?", "When did it start?", "How has it progressed?", "Have you experienced a fever the last couple of days?", and "Have you been in contact with anybody who has had strep throat recently?" In order to check for redness, swelling, and especially for white streaks or pus on the tonsils, you must use a tongue depressor to get a good look at the tonsils and throat. You should also try to detect signs of a strep throat: fever, white or yellow spots that coat the lining of the throat, bright and dark red spots near the throat, and swollen tonsils. A visual exam of the throat and tonsils cannot determine whether the signs and symptoms are bacterial or viral; therefore, further testing will be needed. Once signs and symptoms have been detected, you will have to perform a throat swab to check for the presence of bacteria, including streptococcal bacteria. A throat swab is done to collect any bacteria that exist for a throat culture to determine if the infection is caused by a virus or by bacteria. The result will determine the treatment. Using a sterile cotton swab, touch the infected area with the swab with several strokes to collect any pathogenic or bacteria for a microbiologist to analyze. Be careful not to touch the tongue, uvula, or lips due to possible contamination. This should not be a painful procedure but expect your patient to gag since you will touch the back of her throat. Prepare the swab for transportation to the laboratory for analysis. Always label the sample with patient name, date of birth, and patient ID. This test is usually only performed in an emergency or with children because it can provide immediate feedback on the swab sample. This test detects strep bacteria within a few minutes by revealing substances (antigens) from the throat. Once located, antibiotic treatment can begin immediately. The downside to this test is that due to its rapid analysis some strep throat infections are misdiagnosed; therefore, it is a good idea to proceed with a culture, especially if the antigen test shows a negative result. Inoculate the culture with the sterile swab and carefully place it into a collection container. If you need a quick strep test or a strep screen, use a red Duo-Swab in transport media. Otherwise, place the culture in a blue Amies transport media for a throat culture. Make sure you label the transport media correctly or there could be confusion over the proper procedures for treatment, leading to serious complications. The collection container should arrive at the laboratory within 24 hours for proper analysis. The culture should be placed in a candle jar and incubated at 3537 C (9598 F). You should leave the jar in the incubator for at least 18 hours. After 1820 hours, take out the jar and examine the bacteria (content beta hemolytic) colonies. If you find any trace of a colony, the test is positive, and the patient suffers from a bacterial infection. It will need further examination to determine just what bacteria are present. If nothing will grow in the container, the test is negative. If the test results are negative, the patient might suffer from a viral infection, caused by pathogens like Enterovirus, the Herpes simplex virus, Epstein-Barr virus, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Chemical tests or microscope exams will need to be performed in order to find what type of infection is affecting the patient. Remember, viral infections are not treatable with antibiotics. Viral infections require time and rest for the body to fight infection using its own immune response.
A: Ask if your patient used mouthwash or antibiotics. Use a tongue depressor. Perform a throat swab. Administer a rapid antigen test. Prepare swab for the laboratory. Analyze the culture.

Q: Your first step in applying for a job is to find out what the job entails. Give the job description a thorough read. Focus on what qualifications are required and what the job duties are. Don't apply for jobs that you are absolutely not qualified for. For example, if you do not speak Spanish, do not respond to an ad that states, "Spanish required." Pay attention to what the description emphasizes. For example, if it is a job in marketing, you might see terms such as "digital marketing", "SEO", and "Google Analytics". Make sure that you mention those terms in both your resume and your cover letter. Many job search engines and company websites will ask for you to submit your materials online. Before you hit "submit," take time to proofread everything you have written. This includes your resume and cover letter. You should also look over the fields that ask for your personal information and make sure all of your information is entered correctly. . Hopefully, all of your hard work results in an interview. If you get asked to come in, take time to prepare. Make sure to have examples ready to explain your past accomplishments and how you can help the company. For example, you could say, "I know you're looking for a fresh take on how to increase sales. I'd love to tell you about my ideas for a direct marketing campaign." Dress professionally. Make eye contact and speak confidently. Arrive on time. If you've had an interview, it is proper business etiquette to write a brief thank you note. Typically, this is done by email. You can write, "Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. I enjoyed learning more about your organization and am excited about the idea of working as part of your team." You can also follow-up after sending a job application. You might write, "I'm writing to make sure that you received my application materials. I'm happy to provide further examples of my qualifications if you would find that helpful."
A: Carefully read the job description. Highlight keywords. Look over your materials. Ace the interview Follow up.

Q: The Snapchat icon looks like a yellow box with a white ghost in it. Snapchat will open up to the camera screen. This will open your Snapchat Home screen. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open your Settings page. It's under the MY ACCOUNT heading. This is a green button at the bottom of your screen. It will take you to the Bitmoji app. The Bitmoji app will ask if you want to connect your Bitmoji to Snapchat. Tap the purple Agree & Connect button at the bottom of your screen to confirm. Consider reading the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy above the Agree & Connect button before you connect Bitmoji to Snapchat. This means you're ready to start sending Friendmojis on Snapchat. You only have to link your accounts once. You won't have to do it again in the future, unless you unlink your Bitmoji from Snapchat. It will take you back to the camera screen.
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Open Snapchat on your Android device. Swipe down on your screen. Tap the gear icon. Tap Bitmoji. Tap Create Bitmoji. Tap Agree & Connect. Look for "Bitmoji Successfully Linked" at the bottom of your screen. Tap the back button twice.