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A 72-year-old patient with a 30-year history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension returns to your office every 3 months for a routine clinic visit follow-up. She is taking semaglutide (Ozempic) (GLP-1) 0.25 mg-2 mg subcutaneous weekly injection for her diabetes. She is also taking atorvastatin 40 mg daily and lisinopril 40 mg daily. She is not on any other medications. Her A1C is 6.5% and her BP today is 148/92. She notes blurry vision for the past several months and a few days of dark spots in her vision. She denies headaches or nausea. What is the most appropriate next step to slow down the progression of diabetic retinopathy?

A patient is diagnosed with fibrotic liver disease; a liver biopsy reveals cirrhosis. Which of the following symptoms is NOT a common early symptom of cirrhosis?

Crohn’s disease is associated with chronic inflammation including all layers of the intestinal tract wall. Which of the following is NOT a common characteristics of Crohn’s disease (CD)?

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An acquisition happens when two companies combine to form a new company.

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Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for acquiring Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection?  

Gout is a systemic metabolic disease that causes an inflammatory arthritis. The incidence of gout is increasing. Which of the following is least likely to help to maintain uric acid levels within normal limits?

Which pathology would be identified in a four-chamber heart view?

A tire manufacturer determines that the mean mileage before a tire needs replacement is 70,000 miles, with a standard deviation of 4,000 miles. Assuming a normal distribution, which of the following Excel functions gives the probability that the tire lasts more than 80,000 miles?