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CT scan showing hemothorax caused by warfarin use
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A 68-year-old male on warfarin presents post-fall with dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain. INR is 4.8. Vitals: HR 115, BP 95/60, RR 26, SpO2 89% on air. The provided image was obtained. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

A. Insert a chest tube
B. Order a V/Q scan
C. Administer IV fluids and observe
D. Administer vitamin K
E. Perform needle thoracostomy
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A 28-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle accident. He is unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 6. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, heart rate is 120 bpm, and respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. On examination, there is bruising over the left chest and decreased breath sounds on the left side. What is the most appropriate immediate management step?

A. Administer intravenous fluids
B. Order a chest X-ray
C. Perform a FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) scan
D. Intubate and ventilate the patient
E. Perform needle decompression of the left chest
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A lady stopped driving after being involved in an accident two years ago. She frequently experiences nightmares about the accident and has difficulty falling asleep. Her sister died a few months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis for her current symptoms?

A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Adjustment disorder
C. Acute stress disorder
D. PTSD
E. Grief reaction
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CT scan showing hemothorax caused by warfarin use
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A 72-year-old male on warfarin presents with sudden onset shortness of breath and right-sided chest pain after a fall. His INR is 4.5. The provided image was obtained. What is the MOST appropriate next step in management?

A. Bronchoscopy to rule out airway obstruction
B. Observation with serial chest X-rays
C. Insertion of an intercostal chest drain
D. Administration of intravenous vitamin K
E. Administration of prothrombin complex concentrate
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