A 45-year-old man presents for an annual wellness visit. He has no history of diabetes, hypertension, smoking, or cardiovascular disease. BP is 118/74 mmHg. BMI is 26 kg/m². Family history is negative for premature ASCVD. His 10-year ASCVD risk score is 3%. Fasting lipid panel shows: LDL-C 130 mg/dL, HDL-C 65 mg/dL, total cholesterol 210 mg/dL. Which is the most appropriate next step?

When music is use to combat a dominant political force, it most often takes the form of a: 

 Reece’s song was used in 1973 when the Harlan County miners again went on strike for improved working conditions and decent wages.

Tom Petty issued cease-and-desist letters when these candidates used his songs at campaign events:

A 65-year-old man with COPD is hospitalized for his second exacerbation this year. He is stable on LAMA + LABA. Eosinophil count is low. What therapy change is most appropriate?

A 78-year-old man with heart failure and benign prostatic hyperplasia is started on diphenhydramine for insomnia. One week later, he presents with acute confusion and urinary retention. Which pharmacologic mechanism best explains these findings?

Which specimen type is best processed using cytocentrifugation to improve the recovery and visualization of microorganisms?

Define “Transformation” in microbial genetics and explain how this process contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Which staining method is specifically designed to detect organisms with high mycolic acid content in their cell walls, such as Mycobacterium species?

To ensure the viability of fastidious organisms and prevent the overgrowth of normal flora, which of the following specimens should never be refrigerated?