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A 34-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by paramedics after being found down on the sidewalk. The paramedics are unable to provide any further history and the patient in unresponsive. On exam, the patient's vitals are: T: 36 deg C, HR: 65 bpm, BP: 100/66, RR: 4, SaO2: 96%. The emergency physician also observes the findings demonstrated in figures A and B. This patient most likely overdosed on which of the following?

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A 34-year-old woman is assaulted and suffers a number of stab wounds to her abdomen. Bystanders call paramedics and she is subsequently taken to the nearest hospital. On arrival to the emergency department, her vitals are T: 36 deg C, HR: 110 bpm, BP: 100/60, RR: 12, SaO2: 99%. A FAST and abdominal CT are promptly obtained which are demonstrated in Figures A and B, respectively. Her chart demonstrates no other medical problems and vaccinations/boosters up to date. The patient is diagnosed with a Grade V splenic laceration and is immediately brought to the OR for emergent splenectomy. The splenectomy is successfully performed with removal of the damaged spleen (Figure C). Following the operation, the patient should receive which of the following vaccines: (I) H. influenzae (II) Tetanus (III) N. meningitidis (IV) S. pneumoniae (V) Hepatitis B

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A 68-year-old male presents to his primary care physician with complaints of fatigue and pain in his upper arms and lower back for the past 2 months. Physical examination reveals pallor, hepatosplenomegaly, and focal bony tenderness to palpation over the lumbar vertebrae, bilateral humeri, and skull. Laboratory evaluation reveals hemoglobin 9.8 g/dL, serum calcium of 9.4 mg/dL, serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dL, albumin of 3.7 g/dL, and rouleaux formation on peripheral blood smear. Serum protein electrophoresis reveals an elevated spike of a monoclonal IgG protein, with an M-protein serum concentration of 50 g/L. Which of the following radiographs would most likely be associated with this patient's condition?

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A 27-year-old woman presents to the emergency department for bilateral, painful loss of vision. Her symptoms started last night and have persisted until this morning. She has experienced an episode of urinary incontinence as well. The patient has a medical history of anxiety as well as peripheral neuropathy which is currently treated with duloxetine. Her temperature is 99.5°F (37.5°C), blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg, pulse is 100/min, respirations are 15/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical exam, the patient demonstrates 4/5 strength in her upper and lower extremities with decreased sensation in her fingers bilaterally. An MRI is obtained and is within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management and corresponding finding?

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A 62-year-old man arrives at the emergency room complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. He reports that the dyspnea started 2 months ago after he had the flu. At first, the difficulty breathing occurred whenever he went up and down 1 flight of stairs, but the dyspnea progressively worsened since then. This morning, he developed chest pain and difficulty breathing while sitting at the kitchen table. The patient’s medical history is significant for hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and rheumatoid arthritis. His medications include aspirin, lisinopril, metformin, and sulfasalazine. His temperature is 97°F (36.1°C), blood pressure is 130/78 mmHg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 14/min with an oxygen saturation of 97% O2 on room air. On physical exam, jugular venous distension during both inspiration and expiration, mild abdominal distention, and 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema is noted. A chest radiograph is obtained and the result is shown in Figure A. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?

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A six-year-old boy with a history of asthma currently uses an albuterol inhaler as needed to manage his asthma symptoms. His mother brings him into your office because she feels she has had to increase the patient’s use of his inhaler to four times per week for the past month. She also reports that he has woken up three times during the night from his symptoms this month. The boy reports that he is upset because he can’t always keep up with his friends in the playground. His past medical history is significant for allergic rhinitis. The patient’s temperature is 98°F (36.6°C), blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 18/min with an oxygen saturation of 98% O2 on room air. Auscultation of his lungs reveals bilateral late expiratory wheezes. What changes should be made to his current asthma treatment regimen?

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A 57-year-old female presents to her primary care physician with a chief complaint of feeling tired all the time. She states her symptoms began several months ago, around the time that her husband committed suicide. Since then she has had thoughts of joining her husband. She complains of feeling excessively weak and states that she no longer has enough energy to go to the gym which she attributes to her 15 pound weight gain over the last month. The patient's medical history includes joint pain, a skin rash that recently resolved, obstructive sleep apnea, and metabolic syndrome. The patient takes ibuprofen and omeprazole as needed but otherwise cannot remember any other medications that she takes. On physical exam you note an overweight woman who has an overall depressed affect. The patient's cardiac exam reveals a normal rate and rhythm. The pulmonary exam reveals bilateral clear lung fields with good air movement. The patient's skin is very dry and tight appearing and her hair is coarse. Overall the patient appears somewhat unkempt. Laboratory work is performed and reveals the following: Hemoglobin: 13.0 g/dL Hematocrit: 37% Leukocyte count: 4,500 cells/mm^3 with normal differential Platelets: 250,000/mm^3 Serum: Na+: 140 mEq/L K+: 4.4 mEq/L Cl-: 102 mEq/L BUN: 15 mg/dL Glucose: 122 mg/dL Creatinine: 1.0 mg/dL Thyroid-stimulating hormone: 5.3 µU/mL Ca2+: 10.2 mg/dL AST: 11 U/L ALT: 13 U/L Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be abnormal in this patient?

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A 78-year-old female is brought to her primary care doctor by her daughter after developing worsening cough, shortness of breath, and shaking chills over the past 3 days. The patient's cough has not produced any sputum. She also complains of alternating feelings of being 'hot then cold.' Whenever she coughs or breathes deeply, she experiences a severe sharp pain in her chest. The patient lives at home with her daughter and is otherwise healthy. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension treated with losartan and hyperlipidemia managed with atorvastatin. The patient does not have a history of tobacco use. Vital signs recorded in the office are as follows: T 38.7, HR 101, BP 135/78, RR 16, and SpO2 94%. Physical exam is significant for crackles in the right upper lung field. The patient is transferred to the local emergency department for further evaluation and management and a chest radiograph is obtained (Figure A). Which of the following is the most likely causative organism in this patient's presentation?

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A 26-year-old Caucasian female presents to her primary care physician in January with several months of worsening fatigue and weight gain. She reports a gradual onset of daytime fatigue as well as difficulty sleeping, and she has been drinking several cups of coffee a day to stay awake at work. She notes that her new job involves long hours such that she often does not see daylight. She also feels that despite her appetite being unchanged, she has gained 12 pounds, mostly in her abdomen and hips. On review of systems, she also reports new onset constipation and noticed one episode of painless bright red blood per rectum on wiping. In addition, she has missed her menses in the last three months, which is unusual for her. She is sexually active and uses inconsistent contraception. She has a family history of type I diabetes in her sister and vitiligo in her mother. At this visit, the patient’s temperature is 98.5°F (36.9°C), blood pressure is 124/77 mmHg, pulse is 70/min, and respirations are 14/min. On exam, the patient appears tired but comfortable and conversant. The patient's eyebrows appear as those in Figure A, and the skin on her hands and face is noted to be dry. She has a capillary refill of 2 seconds, and there is no palpable thyroid nodularity or enlargement. The remainder of her exam is unremarkable. Which of the following laboratory abnormalities is most likely present in this patient?

A 57-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for weakness. The patient states that she barely feels able to lift a bag of groceries from her car into her house anymore. The patient has a past medical history of a suicide attempt, constipation, anxiety, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. Her current medications include fluoxetine, lisinopril, albuterol, diphenhydramine, sodium docusate, and a multivitamin. She was recently started on atorvastatin for dyslipidemia. Her temperature is 97°F (36.1°C), blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg, pulse is 50/min, respirations are 11/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical exam, you note a fatigued appearing woman with thinning hair. Cardiopulmonary exam is within normal limits. She demonstrates 3/5 strength in her upper and lower extremities with 1+ sluggish reflexes. Sensation is symmetrical and present in the upper and lower extremities. Pain/tenderness upon palpation of the patient's extremities is noted. Laboratory values are ordered as seen below: Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Hematocrit: 36% Leukocyte count: 5,500/mm^3 with normal differential Platelet count: 190,000/mm^3 Serum: Na+: 139 mEq/L Cl-: 101 mEq/L K+: 4.4 mEq/L HCO3-: 24 mEq/L BUN: 20 mg/dL Glucose: 90 mg/dL Creatinine: 1.1 mg/dL Ca2+: 10.1 mg/dL AST: 12 U/L ALT: 10 U/L Which of the following is the best next step in management?

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A 65-year-old male is evaluated in clinic approximately six months after resolution of a herpes zoster outbreak on his left flank. He states that despite the lesions having resolved, he is still experiencing constant burning and hypersensitivity to touch in the distribution of the old rash. You explain to him that this complication can occur in 20-30% of patients after having herpes zoster. You also explain that vaccination with the shingles vaccine in individuals 60-70 years of age can reduce the incidence of this complication. What is the complication?

A 3-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room by her mother. She has been vomiting repeatedly over the last several hours and is complaining of abdominal pain. The patient's mother reports that the emesis has contained streaks of blood. The patient has not had any prior medical issues. An abdominal radiograph is obtained and is shown in Figure A. Which of the following is likely to be found in this patient?

A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient was found unconscious in his bedroom after a suicide attempt. The patient had cut his wrists using a kitchen knife. The patient is unresponsive and pale. His temperature is 96°F (35.6°C), blood pressure is 70/35 mmHg, pulse is 190/min, respirations are 19/min, and oxygen saturation is 92% on room air. Pressure is applied to his bilateral wrist lacerations. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is 7. A full trauma assessment is performed and reveals no other injuries. IV fluids are started as well as a rapid transfusion sequence. Norepinephrine is administered. Repeat vitals demonstrate that his blood pressure is 100/65 mmHg and pulse is 100/min. The patient is responsive and seems mildly confused. Resuscitation is continued and the patient's GCS improves to 15. Thirty minutes later, the patient's GCS is 11. His temperature is 103°F (39.4°C), blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, pulse is 122/min, respirations are 22/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. The patient complains of flank pain. Laboratory values are ordered and demonstrate the following: Hemoglobin: 9 g/dL Hematocrit: 27% Leukocyte count: 10,500 cells/mm^3 with normal differential Haptoglobin: 11 mg/dL Platelet count: 198,000/mm^3 Serum: Na+: 139 mEq/L Cl-: 101 mEq/L K+: 4.4 mEq/L HCO3-: 23 mEq/L BUN: 27 mg/dL Glucose: 99 mg/dL Creatinine: 1.5 mg/dL Ca2+: 10.0 mg/dL Bilirubin: 3.2 mg/dL AST: 22 U/L ALT: 15 U/L Which of the following describes the most likely diagnosis?

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