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Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are associated with increased risk for thrombotic strokes, the result of ulceration of cerebral artery plaque. Patients with TIA have a 5 to 6% percent chance per year of having a stroke. Antiplatelet ther...

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A 60 y/o male presents with new onset confusion. Which of the following suggests a functional, as opposed to an organic etiology? Answers: 1.Abnormal vitals signs 2.Acute onset 3.Auditory hallucinations 4.Disorientation - correct answer 3.Auditory hallucinations Delirium is defined as: Answers: 1.A stressed psychological state resulting from extreme emotional stimulus 2.Abnormal behavior associated with decreased alertness and decreased psychomotor acti...

A 25 y/o M is brought to the ED by family w/ c/o feeling depressed for the past week. In obtaining a history, which of the following statements regarding this pt would support a dx of major depression? Pt has a h/o Crohn's disease There is no FHx of depression The screening mnemonic in SAD CAGES is negative The pt has no h/o medical illness - Answer-Pt has h/o Crohn disease SAD CAGES is a screening mnemonic for symptoms, not causes, of major depression depression is MC in pts w/ h/o othe...

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SAEM Psych/AMS Questions and Answers (100%VERIFIED) Latest 2023. A 60 y/o male presents with new onset confusion. Which of the following suggests a functional, as opposed to an organic etiology? Answers: 1.Abnormal vitals signs 2.Acute onset 3.Auditory hallucinations 4.Disorientation correct answer3.Auditory hallucinations Delirium is defined as: Answers: 1.A stressed psychological state resulting from extreme emotional stimulus 2.Abnormal behavior associated with decreased alertness ...

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SAEM Psych/AMS Questions and Answers (100%VERIFIED) Latest 2023. A 60 y/o male presents with new onset confusion. Which of the following suggests a functional, as opposed to an organic etiology? Answers: 1.Abnormal vitals signs 2.Acute onset 3.Auditory hallucinations 4.Disorientation correct answer3.Auditory hallucinations Delirium is defined as: Answers: 1.A stressed psychological state resulting from extreme emotional stimulus 2.Abnormal behavior associated with decreased alertness ...

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