A 27-year-old patient who is 5 month post partum presents wi…

A 27-year-old patient who is 5 month post partum presents with progressive fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and a strong craving to chew ice throughout the day.  Laboratory studies reveal the following: Hemoglobin: 8.9 g/dL (low) Hematocrit: 27% (low) Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): 72 fL (low) Red cell distribution width (RDW): Increased Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC): Elevated Which type of anemia is most consistent with this patient’s presentation and laboratory findings?

A 42-year-old patient with HIV Infection is admitted to the…

A 42-year-old patient with HIV Infection is admitted to the hospital with a painful rash on the right side of the chest. The rash began 3 days ago as tingling and burning pain, followed by the development of erythematous vesicular lesions. Examination reveals a painful erythematous, maculopapular eruption along multiple thoracic dermatomes. Laboratory testing reveals a CD4 count of 280 cells/mm³. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this patient?

A 31-year-old woman presents to the emergency department wit…

A 31-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset left lower abdominal pain, light vaginal spotting, and dizziness. She reports her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. Her medical history is significant for prior Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and she underwent surgery for a previous tubal infection. Vital signs reveal blood pressure 94/60 mmHg, heart rate 118 bpm, and respiratory rate 22/min. Urine pregnancy test is positive. Which finding places this patient at the greatest risk for ectopic pregnancy?