A 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic wi…
A 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic with complaints of severe eye pain, sensitivity to light, and discharge from one eye. On examination, the cornea appears cloudy, and the visual acuity is decreased. What should be the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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A 45-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of discomfort in his mouth. On examination, you note that he has a ‘hairy tongue’, characterized by elongated papillae on the tongue and increased hyperkeratinization. Which of the following conditions does this presentation most likely suggest?
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A 37-year-old individual, with no previously documented medical conditions, visits the clinic exhibiting signs of substance intoxication: blood pressure of 150/92, heart rate of 114, dilated pupils, palpitations, restlessness, nausea, chills, and a general sense of discomfort. Given these symptoms, for which of the following complications will the provider monitor?
Read DetailsA 17-year-old boy presents to your office with complaints of…
A 17-year-old boy presents to your office with complaints of feeling a fullness in his ear, hearing loss, and hearing a popping sound when he swallows. On examination, you notice that his eardrum has an amber-yellow color, and you can see air bubbles behind the drum. What condition do these findings suggest?
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