This one is a tricky one A 45-year-old obese man presents to his - TopicsExpress



          

This one is a tricky one A 45-year-old obese man presents to his primary care provider for an annual physical. The patient states that he has noticed increased sleepiness during the day at work over the past 6 months in addition to difficulty concentrating and worsening memory. He denies recent weight loss, and is not sure if he snores because he sleeps by himself. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and type II diabetes. Vital signs are T 98.6 F, HR 75 bpm, BP 140/90 mm Hg, RR 18/min. Physical exam reveals a 350 pound man. Jugular venous distension is difficult to evaluate due to excess tissue in the neck. There is no peripheral edema. Lung exam is normal. Routine CBC shows WBC count of 5000 cells/ml, platelet count of 350,000/mcL, hemoglobin of 18 gm/dL, and hematocrit of 54%. What is the most likely cause of his abnormal lab results? 1. Cor pulmonale 2. Malignancy 3. Diuretic overuse 4. JAK2 mutation 5. Sleep apnea
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:35:38 +0000

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