Read the following excerpt from a brief admission summary letter: She presented to the ED last night with a sudden onset of left-sided hemiparesis and hyperesthesia. She was also noted to have mild agnosia and aphasia. She was brought to the ED by her husband, who is not sure when the symptoms began. A cerebral CT and CT angiogram showed middle cerebral artery occlusion and ruled out intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma. She was treated with a thrombolytic. Her symptoms have improved.
According to the excerpt, which of the following was NOT a symptom noted by the medical professionals?
A) A tumor-like mass made up of blood
B) Increased sensation
C) Mild inability to understand or comprehend
D) Mild speech impairment (inability to speak)
E) Partial paralysis on half the body
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Q87: Which of following statements most accurately describes
Q88: Which drug relieves pain?
A) Analgesic
B) Anticonvulsant
C) Antipsychotic
D)
Q89: Another word for "mind" is:
A) psycho
B) psyche
C)
Q91: Read the following excerpt from this patient's
Q92: A procedure used to examine blood vessels
Q93: Which abbreviation describes the system of nerves
Q94: Which drug lessens anxiety?
A) Analgesic
B) Antidepressant
C) Anxiolytic
D)
Q95: Read the following excerpt from this patient's
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