A 32-year-old woman presents with her first episode of genit…
A 32-year-old woman presents with her first episode of genital herpes, experiencing painful genital sores, fever, and discomfort. Her healthcare provider decides to initiate antiviral treatment. Which of the following medications is commonly recommended as a first-line treatment for acute genital herpes episodes?
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A 26-year-old G2P1 woman presents to her healthcare provider at 12 weeks’ gestation. She has no complaints. Her previous pregnancy 5 years ago had an uncomplicated course with vaginal delivery of a healthy boy at 39 weeks’ gestation. Her weight is 75 kg (165 lb) and her height is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in). Her blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, heart rate is 83/min, respiratory rate is 14/min, and temperature is 36.6℃ (97.9℉). The physical exam is unremarkable and the fetal heart rate is 180/min. Blood tests show the following: RBC count: 3.9 million/mm3 Leukocyte count: 11,100/mm3 Hb: 11.6 g/dL Hct: 32% MCV: 87 fl Reticulocyte count: 0.4% The patient’s blood type is A neg. Which of the following tests is indicated at this time?
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A 56-year-old woman presents to the office to discuss her mammography results that show overall dense breasts with a spiculated mass and clustered microcalcifications on the right. Her family history is negative for breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. She is a former flight attendant. Since retirement, she has started a strict Mediterranean diet but does not do regular physical activity/exercise. She is a mother of 2 and breastfed both babies for 18 months. Past surgical history is significant for breast augmentation with implants and tubal ligation. On physical examination, her BMI is 25 kg/m2; breast exam shows no skin or nipple changes and no palpable masses. What is the most significant risk factor for breast cancer in this patient?
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