A 60 year-old patient was transported to the emergency depar…

A 60 year-old patient was transported to the emergency department with weakness to the face and left upper extremity that started 30 minutes ago while at lunch with her sister. Which of the following tests is most appropriate (at this point in time) in determining if this patient may be having a hemorrhagic stroke?

A 16-year-old male sustained a closed head injury in a Frida…

A 16-year-old male sustained a closed head injury in a Friday night football game. He has come to your office Monday morning for follow-up.  His parents tell you that he was initially confused and headed to the wrong sideline and then wasn’t sure what team they were playing that night.  His confusion subsided but he has had a persistent headache over the weekend and still has photophobia and nausea.  Which of the following statements is TRUE (assuming you are practicing in the state of Kansas)?