Growing up in a rural area with little diversity, a young gi…

Growing up in a rural area with little diversity, a young girl hears her family and friends discuss how poor African American women do not deserve government assistance, such as welfare, because it is their fault that they are poor. This young girl is learning stereotypes, prejudicial behavior, and discrimination through ______.

Case Study: A 55-year-old has a chief complaint of localized…

Case Study: A 55-year-old has a chief complaint of localized neck stiffness, pain, and difficulties with lateral flexion bilaterally, left side provoking pain more than the right side. The patient has noticed pain with extension and lateral flexion to the left. The pain has gradually come on with no mechanism of injury.   Which diagnosis is most likely occurring with this patient? 

MM is a 66-year-old female who presents to clinic with fever…

MM is a 66-year-old female who presents to clinic with fever following induction chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia 4 days prior. Laboratory work up reveals an absolute neutrophil count of 310 cells/mm3, serum creatinine 0.8 g/dL, and normal LFTs.  She is otherwise in stable condition with no significant comorbidities or medical issues. Which of the following treatment options should you recommend for this patient?