A 40-year-old biologic male patient is in the clinic for a r…

A 40-year-old biologic male patient is in the clinic for a routine physical examination. The patient is active and walks a dog daily. On examination, his blood pressure is 140/90 and the comprehensive metabolic panel drawn prior to the appointment reveals a fasting glucose of 115 mg/dL. Based on these exam findings, the clinician should do the following (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):

A patient has been diagnosed with hypertension. Based on thi…

A patient has been diagnosed with hypertension. Based on thier history and age, guideline recommendations indicate they are to begin diuretic therapy. The provider notes clear breath sounds, no organomegaly, and no peripheral edema. The patient’s serum electrolytes are normal and has no contraindications. Based on this information, provider should prescribe:

A 67-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) i…

A 67-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is on glipizide and metformin. The patient presents to the clinic with confusion, sluggishness, and extreme thirst. The patient states they don’t follow the recommended meal plan or exercise regularly, and hasn’t checked their blood glucose for one week. A random glucose is drawn and it is 500. What is a likely diagnosis based on preliminary assessment?