A 64-year-old man who has a history of transient ischemic attacks is taking clopidogrel. He presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. Which of the following should the primary care physician be concerned about in this patient?

A 64-year-old man who has a history of transient ischemic attacks is taking clopidogrel. He presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. Which of the following should the primary care physician be concerned about in this patient?

A 25-year-old G1P0 woman presents to the emergency department with shaking chills, chest pain, and productive cough. A chest X-ray reveals an area of opacity in the right lower lobe. The physician's choice of antibiotics is limited because some may harm this patient's fetus. Which of the following antibiotics may cause hearing loss in her fetus?

A 26-year-old sexually active man presents to his primary care physician with a nonpruritic maculopapular rash on his palms. He reports that about 6 weeks ago, he developed a nonpainful ulcer on his penis that healed spontaneously. Benzathine penicillin G is administered. Twelve hours later, he begins to have myalgia, fever, and chills. What is the most likely cause of this new onset of symptoms?

A 23-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with dysuria and urgency. Urine is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. Her physician prescribes co-trimoxazole for her UTI. How does co-trimoxazole inhibit bacterial growth?

A 73-year-old man with overwhelming sepsis requiring intravenous fluid support, pressors, and antibiotics is now beginning to improve clinically. The rationale against the use of a bacteriostatic antibiotic in this patient includes which of the following?