You are seeing a 68-year-old male with hypertension and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in the clinic today. He has the diagnosis of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). An echocardiogram one month ago showed left-ventricular hypertrophy and a left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 36%. He takes lisinopril 10 mg PO every day and carvedilol 12. 5 mg PO BID. His pulse is 68 beats/minute, blood pressure is 134/88 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 95% on two liters of oxygen by nasal cannula. His weight is up 8 pounds from his last clinic appointment. His physical exam is notable for jugular venous pulse and pressure (JVP) of 12, bilateral leg edema, and crackles at his lung bases. What will be the next step in management of this man?

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children that continues to increase in the United States. Which of the following is NOT included in the CDC on Division of Nutrition, Physical activity and obesity data?

A patient with chronic leg pain describes the pain as “stabbing”, hot, burning, pins and needles”. This is an example of __________ pain.   Examples of this type of pain include __________.

State whether the given measurements determine zero, one, or two triangles. A = 58°, a = 25, b = 28 (5 points)

Find a ⋅ b. a = 6i – 6j, b = 4i + 2j (5 points)

Fungal infections of the nail are characterized by nail discoloration, thickening and deformity. Onychomycosis is the most common nail condition, and most frequently occurs in toenails.  While counseling a patient on treating nail fungal infections, which of the following would be routinely included in patient education?

Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Which of the following facts about Hepatitis C is  NOT true?

Your next patient is an 80-year-old who shows no interest, enthusiasm or concern, with decreased alertness and a slowing of speech several days after hip replacement surgery. This behavior alternates with long periods of lucidity. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

You are reviewing patient education and the benefits of smoking cessation with a patient. Which of the following is NOT a health benefit of smoking cessation?

Patient education is important for the treatment of warts. Which of the following statements would you typically include when talking to patients and their families about their treatment plan for warts?