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A 30 year old female presents with a complaint of nipple discharge.  Her LMP was 2 months ago, and she says it is typical for her to skip periods for 2 to 3 months at a time in the past year. Her pregnancy test today is negative. Her TSH is normal, and her prolactin level is slightly elevated at 35.  You would expect which of the following clinical signs to be consistent with physiologic nipple discharge?

The most common diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa includes which of the following?

The “itch-scratch” cycle is a complex of itching leading to scratching producing excoriation of the vulva and then healing.  The healing skin itches, leading to further scratching.  This cycle becomes chronic resulting in lichenification of the skin and is known as:

A 45-year-old female presents with spontaneous bloody nipple discharge from her left breast.  On examination, no mass is noted and a bloody discharge is expressed from a single duct. Aside from carcinoma of the breast, the most likely diagnosis and most common for this discharge is

Which clinical feature is most characteristic of hidradenitis suppurativa?

A 65 y/o female presents with a 6 month history of progressively worsening lethargy, weakness, cold intolerance, constipation, hair loss, and weight gain. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention for this patient at this visit?

A patient has low TSH and normal free T4 but elevated free T3. This pattern is most consistent with:

The main difference between a chromosome and plasmid is that chromosomes are much larger 

Persistent thoughts and urges that are pathological and tormenting, leading to attempts to neutralize those thoughts by doing repetitive behaviors or rituals, refers to what mental illness?

A 22 year old female presents with three episodes of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, sweating, and fear of losing control.  Her first episode occurred while she was traveling on the bus.  She is avoiding the use of public transportation because she feels trapped and is fearful of recurrence of the symptoms.  The most likely diagnosis is: