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A 63-yeаr-оld wоmаn cоmes to the clinic for evаluation of worsening fatigue and an unintentional 6.8 kg (15 pound) weight loss over the past 2 months. She also reports having had an unusual appetite for soil and clay for several months. She has history of osteoarthritis of the knees, for which she takes acetaminophen. Her pulse is 116 beats/min and blood pressure is 125/84 mm Hg. Physical examination shows diffuse teeth abrasions and dirt in the sublingual folds. Further evaluation of this patient is most likely to show which of the following findings?
A 42-yeаr-оld wоmаn wаs admitted tо the hospital with symptomatic anemia related to severe menorrhagia. She reports severe vaginal bleeding for 3 days, along with dizziness. She has hypertension, for which she takes lisinopril. She appears pale. Her temperature is 99.5*F, pulse is 110 beats/min, blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg, and pulse oximetry is an oxygen saturation of 98% on room air. Pelvic examination shows a vaginal vault with dark maroon blood and clots but no active source of bleeding. Her hemoglobin is 5.9 g/dL. Crystalloid fluids are administered and she is transfused with 4 units of crossmatched packed red blood cells. Two hours later, she has shortness of breath and dull chest pressure. Her updated vitals include: temperature of 99.7*F, pulse 105 beats/min, blood pressure of 170/90 mmHg, and pulse oximetry on room is 92%. Cardiac examination demonstrates an S3 gallop. Diffuse crackles are heard over the lower lung fields on auscultation. An x-ray of the chest shows bilateral hazy opacities. An EKG shows no abnormalities. Which of hte following is the most likely explanation of this patient's symptoms?
A 17-yeаr-оld bоy is brоught to the clinic by his pаrents for the evаluation of fatigue for several weeks. The parents report that their son quit doing sports at school because of low energy. The patient's academic performance has declined recently. He spends most of his time in the basement playing video games and eating bowls of cereal with milk. He reports no other symptoms and has no history of serious illness. His mother has Hashimoto thyroiditis and his father has major depressive disorder. The ptient does not smoke or drink alcohol. His vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows conjunctival pallor and concavity of the fingernails. The remainder of the examination shows no abnormalities. Laboratory studies are as follows: Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in treatment?