Richard is a 76-year-old male with a past medical history si…

Richard is a 76-year-old male with a past medical history significant for hypertension (HTN) and dyslipidemia who presents to the ED with complaints of sudden loss of vision in his right eye. He denies pain, photophobia, irritation, or discharge. There is no trauma to the eye. He is s/p cataract surgery 1 week ago. What is the most likely etiology for his symptoms? 

An NP is managing an older adult patient who presents with a…

An NP is managing an older adult patient who presents with a sudden, severe headache behind the right eye, tearing, halo around lights, nausea, and vomiting. Exam shows a mid-dilated, fixed, cloudy right pupil with conjunctival injection. Which is the first step in management?

During a physical exam, a patient lifts their left leg so yo…

During a physical exam, a patient lifts their left leg so you can assess a single leg stance on the right side. You notice that as they stand, their right hip falls into excessive adduction, resulting in a pelvis that is level from ASIS to ASIS, despite one leg being lifted off the ground. You note a positive Trendelenberg sign. This sign may be caused by damage to which nerve?