Mr. Hernandez is a 59-year-old Hispanic man who presents for an annual physical exam. He has no complaints or concerns at the visit. He has a past medical history of hypertension. He takes lisinopril 10 mg orally every day. He is allergic to penicillin (cause hives). Social history: truck driver, divorce. Quit smoking 5 years ago after smoking one pack per day for 20 years, drinks three to four beers a week. Vital signs: temperature 98.6°F; pulse 74 beats per minute; respirations 18 per minute; blood pressure 124/76 mmHg; body mass index 31. Health maintenance: refuses the influenza shot; has never had a colonoscopy. Family history: he is adopted. His physical exam is unremarkable. Mr. Hernandez’s complete metabolic profile was within normal limits and his complete blood count with differential revealed the following results:
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