Yasmine, a 46-year-old woman, notices that her menstruation has become irregular and the interval between menstrual periods has increased. She experiences sudden feelings of heat and starts sweating. She struggles with vaginal dryness, and hence sexual intercourse has become painful for her. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the symptoms Yasmine […]

A 14-year-old client presented to their primary care clinic for weekly-weight checks and Holter monitoring for sustained weight loss and dysfunctional eating behaviors. According to the referring provider’s notes, this client spent the summer out-of-state with a parent. The client returned home for the start of school, having lost more than 20 pounds (9.1 kg) […]

Brad, a 32-year-old man, was cooking methamphetamine in his kitchen when the substance caught fire. The entire house was engulfed in flames by the time the fire department arrived. A neighbor called 911 after smelling smoke. Firefighters found Brad unconscious and rescued him. He was stabilized at the scene and taken to STC Emergency Department […]

A 3-year-old male presents to clinic with his mother who is saying that over the course of the day her son has not been acting like himself. He has been vomiting and has had currant-jelly-like bloody stools. He has also been very lethargic. Upon assessment, you find a RUQ mass. What diagnosis do you suspect? […]

A 32-year-old African American woman presents to the clinic for her 24-week check-up. Pt states her morning sickness has resolved. However, she states she seems sad often and does not understand why, as she is happy about the pregnancy. HPI: Pt is 24 weeks gestation. The patient is having sad moods at least once a […]