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Which situations are considered oncologic emergencies in a patient diagnosed with cancer and require urgent referral to an oncologist? (Select all that apply).

Which patient would benefit from a polysomnography evaluation to assess a potential sleep disorder?

Which medication given to patients with metabolic syndrome is most likely to lower PAI-1 levels?

A patient presents with recurrent pneumococcal pneumonia and exhibits prolonged bleeding, easy bruising, and eczema. Which immunodeficiency disorder is likely in this patient?

Based on a patient’s complaint of sudden onset sore throat, fever, malaise, and cough, along with the provider’s observation of mild pharyngeal redness and clear nasal discharge without swollen cervical lymph nodes, what is the most probable cause of these symptoms?

In the case of a 35-year-old patient diagnosed with acute viral bronchitis, what aspect should be the primary focus in managing their symptoms?

In the case of a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, who tests negative for tuberculosis (TB) with an induration less than 10 mm on a skin test, and lives with an individual who has active tuberculosis, what is the recommended next step in managing this patient?

Please select all the potential complications that can arise from chronic or recurrent sinusitis. (Select all that apply).

During a routine physical examination, a provider notes a shiny, irregular, painless lesion on the top of one ear auricle and suspects skin cancer. What will the provider tell the patient about this lesion?

What treatment is recommended for a child with a localized nodule on one eyelid that is warm, tender, and red, while the provider observes clear conjunctivae and no discharge during the examination?