354) A 74 year old woman is being treated in the hospital for community acquired pneumonia. She has been receiving ceftriaxone and azithromycin. On second day after admission she is found by the nurse to be staring in to the space and shaking her left extremity. When you walk in to the room, she recognizes you and reports that she is unable to control movements in her left extremity. On examination, she is afebrile and vitals are stable. A rhythmic movement of her left upper extremity is noted. She is conscious and is repeatedly grinding her teeth. An electroencephalogram has been ordered. Based on the clinical information, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Complex Partial Seizures
B) Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
C) Absence Seizures
D) Aura
E) Drug induced myoclonus
Archer USMLE Step 3 and Internal medicine blogs are the products of highly successful Archer USMLE reviews. These blogs are run by board-certified teaching physicians. From time to time, several evidence based guidelines on disease management strategies and patient care will be posted and discussed here to help USMLE Step 3 examinees and those appearing for Internal Medicine Boards. These include the areas of medicine that are highly tested on USMLE 3 as well as Internal medicine board exams.