A patient presents with a chief complaint of the “worst head…

A patient presents with a chief complaint of the “worst headache of my life,”nausea, and vomiting. A noncontrast computed tomography scan of the head is completed and appears normal. Given concern for underlying pathology, you decide to perform a lumbar puncture, which has elevated opening pressure as well as elevated red blood cell count in three separate tubes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 68-year-old previously healthy man presents to the emergen…

A 68-year-old previously healthy man presents to the emergency department with a transient episode of confusion and difficulty speaking that occurred approximately one hour ago and lasted about 20 minutes. A non-contrast computed tomography scan of the brain shows no abnormalities. An electrocardiogram reveals new-onset atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 96 beats/minute. Which of the following medications should be initiated?