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 A 57 year-old patient presents to the ED with ischemic stroke-like symptoms. Her BP is 160/90 and she is on Norvasc. Symptom onset was 5 hours ago. Which of the following is a contraindication to tPA therapy?

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An 85-year-old man presents to the emergency department with altered mental status. Which finding would suggest a diagnosis of delirium rather than dementia?

Which of the following interventions can help to reduce the incidence of intensive care unit delirium in a critically ill patient?

The third movement of Price’s symphony no. 1 called “Juba Dance.” Typically, the third movement of a traditional classical symphony is a:

A 26-year-old man with a history of cocaine use is being rushed to the emergency department after complaining of the worst headache of his life and quickly thereafter becoming unresponsive. No trauma to the head was noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?

You are at the bedside of a patient with a spinal cord injury at the thoracic 4 (T4) level who is experiencing facial flushing, diaphoresis, and anxiety with bradycardia on assessment. What complication of spinal cord injury is suspected?

Peripheral neuropathy is a common morbidity resulting from diabetes mellitus and may lead to foot ulcers and infection. Which test allows for the quantitative assessment of pressure sensation in this patient population?

A 55-year-old man presents to the hospital with flu-like symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, that began 4 days ago. He is tachycardic and has decreased skin turgor on exam. Lab results consist of a serum glucose level of 800 mg/dL, serum osmolality of 380 mOsm/kg, negative for ketones, and a normal anion gap. Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause of his dehydration?

Florence Price used direct quotations of African-American songs and spirituals in her Symphony no. 1.