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Review Question - QID 210624

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QID 210624 (Type "210624" in App Search)
A 55-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for weight loss and early satiety. The patient states that he simply has not felt hungry lately despite losing weight. The patient has a past medical history of obesity and diabetes. He is currently only taking metformin. He recently went on a camping trip where he admitted to drinking unfiltered water and undercooked meat. His temperature is 99.1°F (37.3°C), blood pressure is 137/98 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respirations are 13/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Laboratory values are ordered as seen below.

Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL
Hematocrit: 36%
Leukocyte count: 110,500/mm^3 with normal differential
Platelet count: 197,000/mm^3
Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase: Low

A peripheral smear is seen in Figure A. A Physical exam reveals a fatigued man. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
  • A
  • A