14. A 70-year-old male patient has an elevated MCV with anemia. His triglycerides are 420. What should be suspected? Select the Best answer.

48. According to the American Thoracic Society/Infectious Diseases Society of America (ATS/IDSA) Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults, which of the following is the most appropriate antimicrobial for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in:  A 42-year-old man with no comorbidity, no reported drug allergy, and no recent antimicrobial use?

26. Mr. Jones, a 50-year-old male smoker with COPD comes to see the NP in the office complaining of a few days of fever, loss of appetite, coughing, and chest pain. The cough is productive of purulent sputum. Physical examination reveals a temperature of 102 degrees, pulse of 88, and respiratory rate of 24. The lung exam reveals crackles on the lower right lobe and wheezing on the upper airways. Which of the following bacteria is most likely to be the infectious agent?

27. For the above patient’s condition, what is the preferred treatment?

64. A father and his child live in an older house and are both found to be lead-toxic? What type of anemia is typically observed in patients who are lead-toxic?  

33. The nurse practitioner caring for a patient diagnosed with alopecia areata reassures the patient that there is no permanent scarring or damage to the hair follicle and that hair growth will likely return within one year. To prevent further episodes, the NP suggests that the patient do which of the following?

54. A patient presents to the clinic complaining of itching and flaking to his bilateral feet. The NP observes that there is a characteristic macerated appearance between the toes. The NP diagnoses the patient with which of the following?

6.  A 60-year-old male presents with a pearly, translucent nodule on his nose that has been slowly growing over several months. He reports occasional bleeding after washing his face. What is the most likely diagnosis?

25. A patient has a hemoglobin of 11.2g/dL and a hematocrit of 33.5%. His MCV indicates microcytosis and his MCH indicates hypochromia. It is correct to suspect:

30. A 49-year-old male presents with a skin lesion suspicious for malignant melanoma. You describe the lesion as having: