A 26-year-old man with a history of cocaine use is being rus…
A 26-year-old man with a history of cocaine use is being rushed to the emergency department after complaining of the worst headache of his life and quickly thereafter becoming unresponsive. No trauma to the head was noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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You are at the bedside of a patient with a spinal cord injury at the thoracic 4 (T4) level who is experiencing facial flushing, diaphoresis, and anxiety with bradycardia on assessment. What complication of spinal cord injury is suspected?
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A 55-year-old man presents to the hospital with flu-like symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, that began 4 days ago. He is tachycardic and has decreased skin turgor on exam. Lab results consist of a serum glucose level of 800 mg/dL, serum osmolality of 380 mOsm/kg, negative for ketones, and a normal anion gap. Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause of his dehydration?
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