50. A 68-year-old Caucasian female presents with hypertensio…
50. A 68-year-old Caucasian female presents with hypertension and BP of 152-158/92-96 mm Hg documented over 2 months on three different occasions. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and creatinine are normal, and she has no proteinuria. Clinical findings include the following: BMI 26.4 kg/m2, no S3, S4, or murmur; and point of maximal impulse at fifth intercostal space, mid clavicular line. Which of the following represents the best intervention?
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81. A 46-year-old man presents for evaluation of a red rash on both cheeks. This is his third flare-up of the same problem. Some red papules and pustules are visible in the involved areas. On closer inspection, the nurse notices some telangiectasias on his nose and cheeks. There are no comedones present. What is his most likely diagnosis?
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97. A 38-year-old woman with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease presents with a chief complaint of a painful, itchy rash over her trunk. Examination reveals linear vesicular lesions that do not cross the midline and are distributed over the posterior thorax. The presentation is most consistent with:
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