A 26-year-old Asian male presents to his primary care compla…
A 26-year-old Asian male presents to his primary care complaining of diarrhea. He states that diarrhea occurs after eating ice cream and dairy products, e.g., cheese. The patient is diagnosed with lactose intolerance. For this patient, what is the most likely classification for this type of diarrhea?
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A 59-year-old female with a history of poorly controlled hypertension presents with a glomerular filtration rate of 55 mL/min. Her past medical history is also significant for coronary artery disease. As the admitting nurse, you are assessing her medication orders received. Which of the following pharmacological agents has been shown to not only control hypertension but also provide a protective mechanism for the kidneys?
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While serving as a medic with the 101st Airborne Division, you were called to treat a fellow soldier who sustained a penetrating shrapnel wound to the anterior right chest. The wounded soldier is having difficulty breathing, and no breath sound was heard over the right chest. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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