A 25 y/o female presents with large erythematous area to her leg (4x8cm).  It started 4 days ago when she scratched her self on a nail from her dining room chair.  Today, she started to feel bad and is having a fever.  The leg hurts more today. The area is very warm and painful to touch, no rash noted. What is your diagnosis?

Jessie, age 29, sees flashing lights 20 minutes before experiencing severe headaches in addition to nausea. How would you describe her headache?

*Which of the following signs would make you suspect herpes zoster?

A 33 y/o female presents with new onset of patchy alopecia.  When you examine her scalp, you note stubby hairs that are tapered on the periphery of the bald spot and central scaling with an erythematous, raised border.  What tests would you order to help with making a diagnosis?

*If a patient has had an URI for a least 7 days the presence of which signs and symptoms would confirm the diagnosis of sinusitis

Match the following historical figures with their respective roles and contributions during the Civil War:

A company that sells shares on the stock market must produce an Income Statement every quarter.

  You are reviewing the chart of Mr. Janssen, a 65 year old man. At his last visit, he complained of chest pain and shortness of air, occurring when he would walk fairly long distances.  They resolved with rest. Today, he reports the episodes are still occuring, but have changed, as they are sometimes associated with nausea and vomiting.  He is still able to relieve the symptoms with rest, however. With this new information, you believe that his diagnosis is likely:

Urine-free cortisol is one of four diagnostic tests recommended for Cushing’s syndrome.

*Your friend brings his 85 y/o father to your practice because he is having new onset trouble remembering things and being oriented.  He talked to him 3 days ago and he was fine.  But, today, he found him in the living room with his pajamas on looking for his car keys.  He has a fever today of 102F.  Past medical history consists of arthritis, hypertension and BPH.  Which of the following tests would be a easy way to tell what could be going on?