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Which of the following findings is seen in patients with diabetic retinopathy?

You are seeing a 30 year old female who states, “my face is drooping to one side.” On exam, you notice the eye on the affected side does not close well, the forehead and nasolabial fold are smooth and the patient has an asymmetric smile. Otherwise, there are no other neurologic deficits and vital signs are stable. What is the most likely diagnosis of the patient’s condition?

A patient presents for a diabetic check and reports an elevation of fasting blood glucose occurring daily between 0400-0800 prior to eating breakfast. You recognize this as the Dawn Phenomenon, which of the following would not be an associated cause of the Dawn Phenomenon? 

What laboratory tests should be monitored with the use of methimazole? 

The provider reviews an ultrasound report and notes the presence of two suspicious nodules on the right (2cm) and left (1.3cm) sides of the thyroid.  Which diagnostic testing should the provider order next?

A word that means “separation,” “dissolving,” or “destruction” is:  

A patient presents with a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). You perform the ABCD2  Risk Stratification Tool on the patient and they score a 7 out of 9 possible points. What is the next best course of action?

A 45-year-old male has a chronic episodic headaches. He states the headaches mainly occur at night, wake him up, and are severe ith unilateral, retro-orbital pain. Headache will usually last about 15 minutes to one hour.  What type of headache do you suspect?  

The New Testament has concepts and terms that can found in the Old Testament.

A  patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed Glipizide 10mg PO daily and Metformin 1,000mg PO BID.  The patient reports experiencing daily episodes of hypoglycemia. Which change in his medication regimen is most appropriate to implement?