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*After a diagnosis of hypertension has been determined for a child, a sign that coarctation of the aorta is the cause should be considered if:

*Shawn, a 7 year old AA male, is being brought in by his mother with the following symptoms: 1) drooling, 2) increased respiratory effort, and 3) muffled speech. Shawn has not taken an antipyretic and today’s temperature is 102.8. Based on this information alone, the MOST probable diagnosis would be:

There is a penalty for each day an assignment is late.

*Kyle is a 9 year old male with a history of severe asthma exacerbations that does not use a peak flow meter at home. You recommend that he start using one now that he is old enough to understand. The most important reason you recommend this is because it:

Jean Close is a 38 year old female you are seeing in clinic today and she tells you she has been smoking marijuana for years, and she does not believe it interferes with her life. You explain that potential long-term sequelae of marijuana use includes which of the following?

A 25y/o female wth a history of menorrhagia comes in for fatigue. You suspect she has iron deficiency anemia.  Which of the follow lab results would confirm your diagnosis?

Clark Grable, a 68-year-old African American male, is a retired maintenance worker who comes to your clinic for a general check-up. He reports “feeling fine”. His past medical history is unremarkable. You note that his blood pressure at check-in 30 minutes ago was 184/114. You repeat his B/P is 176/108. Your exam does not note any evidence of target organ damage. His UA, fundoscopy, cardiac evaluation, and neuro exam are all normal.  As Clark’s primary care provider, your most appropriate action would be to:

A patient with severe iron deficiency anemia is eating ice chips. Which term should the clinician use to document this finding?

Mr. J is in your office to establish as a new patient. Which of the following questions would it be appropriate to ask to evaluate his risk for HIV infections. Please mark any/all that apply:  

What is the correct grading scale?