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Visible dilatation of a small cutaneous blood vessel is defined by what term?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States? 

A 62 year old male presents to the urgent care clinic with complaints of worsening nodules to his neck that have now appeared to his face. He states this started a year ago, but has gotten worse. On exam you note he is a white male with fair complected skin. When you ask about medical and social history, he reports he has hypertension and GERD. States he works as a landscaper.  On physical exam you note nodules to the neck that are waxy and pearly in appearance.  You refer the patient to an outpatient dermatology clinic for biopsy, because you are concern for which condition? 

A 66 year old male presents to the urgent care clinic with complaints of a painful rash. He has a history of hypertension and hypothyroidism, though he reports she is forgets to take her medications often. Denies smoking or drug use. On physical exam you note a bullous eruption type rash under her armpit that continues to his back. He describes the pain as pricking and sharp. Vital signs are stable.  What is the patient’s diagnosis? 

Which skin disorder is commonly found on the lips, ears, nose, cheeks, and eyelids? 

A 55 year old female was admitted to the Neuro ICU secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral aneurysm. She was intubated upon arrival to the emergency department, then underwent emergency craniotomy with aneurysm clipping. She remains intubated 3 days later secondary to her neuro status. On morning rounds you notice her oxygen saturation has decreased to 90% while on 40% FiO2 on the ventilator. A chest x-ray is ordered and is now showing a right upper and middle lobe pneumonia. Which is the most appropriate antibiotic selection? 

(Image provided by Radiology Key) What pulmonary condition do the arrows represent? 

You are discharging a patient who was hospitalized for 4 days secondary to MRSA cellulitis of the right lower extremity. Which prescription is most appropriate upon discharge? 

The following are considered at higher risk for tuberculosis except:

What is the most common cause of chronic lower respiratory disease?