A 40-year-old is her primary care provider for meeting healt…
A 40-year-old is her primary care provider for meeting health check. She mentioned that she has recently started a new job in a healthcare setting and is concerned about potential exposure to infectious diseases. She has no history of hepatitis B vaccination and is unaware of her hepatitis B status. The provider considers the appropriate recommendations for her. When should hepatitis B screening be recommended for this patient?
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A 34-year-old man presents to the outpatient setting for a recurring skin condition. He reports developing a recurrence of painful, red pustules and papules in his armpits. He has had two lesions drained in the past and has been treated before with antibiotics. His past medical and social history is significant for obesity and tobacco use. What is the patient’s most likely diagnosis?
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A 68-year-old man visits his primary care nurse practitioner for a routine check-up. On examination, the NP notes a grayish-white ring encircling the cornea of both eyes. The patient has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia but is otherwise healthy. The patient is concerned about the appearance of his eyes and asked the NP what this condition indicates. What is the most likely diagnosis for the presence of this ring around the cornea?
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A 65-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with complaints of sudden onset of flashes of light in his left eye, followed by the appearance of the dark curtain or shadow that seems to be moving across this vision. He reports that he also experienced some floaters in that eye over the past. He has a history of myopia and is concerned about his vision. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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