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A 78-year-old man with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents to the emergency department after an episode of left arm weakness and numbness that began two hours ago and lasted about 30 minutes before it resolved completely. This has never happened to him in the past. Physical exam is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient experiences a tonic-clonic seizure lasting approximately three minutes. The patient ceases seizing for four minutes, however, the patient remains unconscious. The patient begins to have recurrent convulsive activity lasting another three minutes. Which of the following medications is the most appropriate to administer?

Which cardinal sign of acute inflammation correlates best with severity of injury?

A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis managed with home prednisone presents to an urgent care clinic with a fractured right radius secondary to ground-level fall. The patient reports right arm pain and recent fatigue, but no other symptoms. Vital signs include heart rate 66, blood pressure 162/94, oxygen saturation 99% on room air. Labs are notable for blood glucose 240. Physical exam findings include centralized obesity and buffalo hump. What differential diagnosis is most likely causing centralized obesity and presence of a buffalo hump?

The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association provide recommendations for the timely treatment of stroke. Which of the following is correct?

You are called to the bedside of a patient who recently underwent surgery to remove a functioning adrenal tumor. The patient is in shock with weakness, confusion, and abdominal pain. You suspect the patient is in an acute adrenal crisis. What is the recommended treatment for this condition?

A 55 year-old-man presented with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and underwent endovascular coiling of his aneurysm. Seven days later, he develops a new right facial droop and confusion. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this neurological change?

In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for:

Which of the following is recommended for secondary stroke prevention for non-cardioembolic transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke?

A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which test should be ordered next?