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13. Mr. David White, a 41-year-old man has chronic gastroesophageal reflux. He is currently managed with an H2-blocker. Physical examination of the heart, lungs, and abdomen are within normal limits. Which of the following factors would be least protective of the...

11. Ms. Rachel Taylor, a 41-year-old woman with Crohn’s disease has undergone multiple surgical procedures. She has recently undergone an ileostomy but still has evidence of some distal jejunal disease. Her current medications include prednisone and aminosalicylic...

9. Mr. George Thomas, an 85-year-old man is brought to the emergency department because of acute abdominal pain and progressive abdominal distention. He is a resident of a local nursing home. He has not been eating because of progressive nausea. Abdominal radiographs...

5. Ms. Jessica Miller, a 19-year-old woman began breast-feeding for the first time. At first, it was difficult for her infant to feed. Now, her breasts are red, warm, and sore. She has continued to breastfeed, despite the pain; however, she has recently begun to use a...

1. Mr. John Smith, a 71-year-old man with sudden onset of severe abdominal and back pain is brought to the emergency department for evaluation. He has a history of hypertension. He weighs 300 lb. He has a 45-pack-a-year history of smoking. Physical examination reveals...

5. Ms. Jessica Miller, a 19-year-old woman began breast-feeding for the first time. At first, it was difficult for her infant to feed. Now, her breasts are red, warm, and sore. She has continued to breastfeed, despite the pain; however, she has recently begun to use a...

3. Mr. Michael Brown, a 20-year-old male tennis player crashes into a fence trying to chase a ball he thought he could catch up to during an important match. His right knee sustains the brunt of injury. Physical examination reveals edema and decreased range of motion...