History of PTSD-COPD and chronic pain

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Ms. Graham is a 74-year-old female (ex-military veteran) with a history of PTSD, COPD, chronic pain, and a non-healing wound of the left philtrum, who presents to your office for evaluation. She has had multiple sunburns to the face during her time as an active military and exposure to agent orange. She has a history of smoking 1ppd X 45 years. She complains of pain 5/10 in the affected area, and the pain she describes extends to the full thickness of her upper lip. What are expected physical findings? What medication should be prescribed?

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