Psoriasis is caused by excessive production of cytokines, such as ________, which normally helps regulate the body's immune response to infection and inflammation

A) tumor necrosis factor
B) melanocyte carcinoma
C) isotype monoclonal antibody
D) leukocyte adhesion antibody

A

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Your patient is a 55-year-old male whose wife called EMS after the patient complained of bright red bleeding during a bowel movement. The patient refuses transport, stating he has hemorrhoids and has had similar bleeding in the past. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?

A) "I'm sure you are right; there is nothing to worry about." B) "Similar bleeding can be caused by more serious conditions." C) "This does not sound like hemorrhoids." D) "Even though this sounds like hemorrhoids, the bleeding may become life-threatening."

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