A 55-year-old man with a BMI of 40%, with the chief complaint of low back pain for the past two weeks. He describes the pain as originating in the lumbar sacral region, with radiation across the left buttock associated with numbness and tingling sensation in his left leg. The pain is worse with sitting and somewhat better with standing. He denies lower extremity weakness or a change in bowel or bladder function. He states, “I've tried ice, heat and ibuprofen and these just take the edge off. I've had back pain like this in the past. Usually just lasts a couple of days and it's not that bad. I'm going to try that again and it's not this bad.” This history of present illness is most consistent with:

A. Lumbar Radiculopathy

B. Spinal Stenosis

C. Vertebral Fracture

D. Lumbar Sacral Strain

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A 45-year-old adult presents for a sick visit, with the chief complaint of three-day history of low back pain. Clinical assessment is consistent with lumbar sacral strain. Which of the following represents the most appropriate next step in this person's care?

A. Advised three days of bed rest on a firm surface.

B. Apply ice or heat to the affected area based on clinical response.

C. Refer to neurology for further advice.

D. Order a lumbar sacral x ray to help confirm the diagnosis.
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You see a 44-year-old woman with a 6-month history of increasing fatigue despite adequate opportunity for sleep and rest. Laboratory results reveal a microcytic, hypochromic anemia with elevated RDW as well as TSH within normal limits. You expect to find which of the following upon review of the patient’s health history?

A. Report that she has been consuming a plant-based diet since age 18

B. Report of menorrhagia

C. A history of alcohol use disorder

D. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
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