How does an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) differ from an IDS?
A 75-year-old woman reports severe morning jaw pain and scal…
A 75-year-old woman reports severe morning jaw pain and scalp tenderness. ESR is markedly elevated. What serious complication should be screened for?
A 64-year-old male is noted to have BP 190/110. Fundoscopy r…
A 64-year-old male is noted to have BP 190/110. Fundoscopy reveals papilledema. What is the most appropriate classification?
A 6-year-old presents with painful swelling in hands and fee…
A 6-year-old presents with painful swelling in hands and feet, fatigue, and anemia. Hemoglobin electrophoresis confirms diagnosis. What is the pathophysiology?
A 72-year-old male presents with anemia and weight loss. Col…
A 72-year-old male presents with anemia and weight loss. Colonoscopy shows a mass in the ascending colon. What symptom is most commonly associated with this type of colon cancer?
A 62-year-old male presents with abdominal distention and co…
A 62-year-old male presents with abdominal distention and confusion. Paracentesis reveals low-protein ascitic fluid. What underlying condition most likely caused this?
A 60-year-old male presents with fatigue and a new murmur. H…
A 60-year-old male presents with fatigue and a new murmur. He reports recent dental work. Blood cultures are positive for Streptococcus viridans. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke presents with wea…
A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke presents with weakness on the right side and expressive aphasia. Where is the likely lesion?
A scuba diver presents with joint pain and dizziness after a…
A scuba diver presents with joint pain and dizziness after a rapid ascent. What is the likely cause of this condition?
A 12-year-old girl presents with involuntary repetitive hand…
A 12-year-old girl presents with involuntary repetitive handwashing and constant fear of contamination. She is aware the behavior is excessive. What is the most likely diagnosis?