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A 25-year-old male presents with a rash that appeared several days ago. He reports pruritis that has worsened since the first rash appeared. The rash started as a quarter sized oval lesion on his lower abdomen and the rash progressed over the next few days to the chest and back. The lesions on his trunk are pink oval papules and plaques with fine scales.  He reports that he is usually healthy although he did have a cold several weeks ago. What is the most likely diagnosis? 

A 40-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with complaints of intermittent burning and gnawing upper abdominal pain worse over the last 2 weeks. She reports frequent belching throughout the day that is causing her to feel distressed. The pain improves when she eats and tends to be worse at night.  The physical exam is normal except for mild to moderate epigastric pain upon palpation. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be appropriate to start the workup based on the presenting symptoms?

A 20-year-old preschool teacher presents with four discrete-vesicular lesions crusted over with honey-colored crusts on her right arm.  She reports that she has had these lesions for about three days.  The diagnosis is:

An adult patient presents to you complaining facial flushing localized redness, and papules on the nose, cheeks, and chin. The NP prescribes which first-line treatment for the identified condition?

Patient is a 50 year old male who slipped and fell backwards off the curb while walking his dog outside. He did not lose consciousness, but was immediately unable to move his arms or legs and had altered sensation below the neck. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a spinal cord contusion and cord compression between C2 and C4. Patient underwent spinal fusion of C2-C4 and was diagnosed with a C4 spinal cord injury (SCI). Which of the following is most likely?

Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative data. Give examples of both.

Women were typically active in several reform movements during the early 19th century. 

This anti-slavery politician was caned in the Senate in an example of the tensions and malice that built up between abolitionist and pro-slavery forces. 

Grand Marronage includes all of the following forms of resistance except

A middle-aged male complains of a non-productive cough for the past 6 weeks that worsens when he is in a supine position. He reports episodes of heartburn, which he self-treats with an over-the-counter antacid that no longer seems to help his symptoms. He states he chews mints for his “bad breath”. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the patient’s cough?