Pneumonia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 59-year-old man comes to the clinic for evaluation of worsening productive cough and fevers over the last few days. The patient has a past medical history of hypertension that is well-controlled with metoprolol. He recently completed a course of antibiotics for cellulitis of the left shin. He actively smokes, has a 15-pack-year smoking history, and drinks 2-3 beers on the weekends. He rarely exercises. Temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F), pulse is 101/min, respirations are 16/min, and blood pressure is 125/85 mmHg. Physical examination reveals dullness to percussion and bronchial breath sounds over the left lung. Chest radiograph demonstrates a left lower lobe consolidation. Sputum microscopy shows Gram-positive diplococci. Which of the following is the most important risk factor for this patient’s current condition?

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