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1. Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all consideredearly signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extrac... ranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. Answer: B 2. Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as: Select one: A. cystic fibrosis. B. stroke. C. high fever. D. myocardial infarction. Answer: B 3. Patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a suddensevere: Select one: A. bout of dizziness. B. headache. C. altered mental status. D. thirst. Answer: B 4. When blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockageinside a blood vessel, the result is: Select one: A. an ischemic stroke. B. a cerebral embolism. C. atherosclerosis. D. a hemorrhagic stroke. Answer: A 5. You are called to a home and find a 56-year-old woman supine in her bed. She appears alert, but has slurred speech. Her family tells you she has a history ofTIAs and hypertension. You ask the patient, "What day is it today?"Her reply is, "Butterfly."Which area of the brain is likely affected? Select one: A. Left hemisphere B. Right hemisphere C. Occipital lobe D. Cerebellum Answer: A [Show More]

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