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A 68-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain at rest. His EKG shows transient ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, which resolves with nitroglycerin. Troponins are negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 45-year-old landscaper presents with an annular scaly plaque with central clearing on his forearm. KOH preparation reveals hyphae. Which is the best treatment?

A 28-year-old man presents 20 minutes after traumatic avulsion of a permanent maxillary incisor during a soccer match. The tooth was handled by the crown and transported in cold milk. What is the best immediate action in the clinic?

A 61-year-old man with diabetes presents with fever, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain. Chest X-ray shows lobar consolidation. He is hemodynamically stable for outpatient treatment. Which antibiotic is most appropriate?

A 52-year-old healthcare worker presents with multiple verrucous papules on her hands that interfere with work. She requests treatment with the lowest recurrence rate. Which is most appropriate?

A 64-year-old man with coronary artery disease is asymptomatic but asks about stress testing to “check his heart.” What is the most appropriate response?

A 47-year-old teacher presents with hoarseness lasting 6 weeks. He denies smoking, reflux, or URI symptoms. What is the most appropriate next step?

In women with atrial fibrillation, at what CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is long-term anticoagulation generally recommended?

A 67-year-old man experiences sudden, painless monocular vision loss in his left eye while watching television. Funduscopic exam reveals a pale retina with a cherry-red spot at the fovea. What is the most appropriate immediate action?