A 40-year-old is her primary care provider for meeting healt…

A 40-year-old is her primary care provider for meeting health check. She mentioned that she has recently started a new job in a healthcare setting and is concerned about potential exposure to infectious diseases. She has no history of hepatitis B vaccination and is unaware of her hepatitis B status. The provider considers the appropriate recommendations for her. When should hepatitis B screening be recommended for this patient?

A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints o…

A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of six month history abdominal pain, diarrhea, and unintentional weight loss. She reports having multiple students per day, some of which contain blood and Mucus. Upon examination, she has tenderness in the lower abdominal area. A colonoscopy is performed and biopsy results show inflammation limited to mucosa and submucosa. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?

A 22-year-old man with a known history of sickle cell diseas…

A 22-year-old man with a known history of sickle cell disease; presents to the emergency department with severe pain in his chest and back that started suddenly in this exercise. He describes the pain as sharp and throbbing, and he rates it as a nine out of 10 on the pain scale. The patient appears pale and is visibly distressed. He has a low-grade fever and exhibits signs of dehydration. What are the hallmark symptoms of sickle cell crisis that the healthcare team should be aware of in managing this patient?