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bingousmle - 06-16-10 15:40
A 69-year-old man is suspected of having an acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts. The finding on a mental status examination that would be most supportive of this diagnosis is
a. A decline in cognitive functioning
b. Bizarre and idiosyncratic proverb interpretation
c. An elated affect
d. Loose associations
e. Catatonic posturing
bingousmle - 06-16-10 15:40
A 69-year-old man is suspected of having an acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts. The finding on a mental status examination that would be most supportive of this diagnosis is
a. A decline in cognitive functioning
b. Bizarre and idiosyncratic proverb interpretation
c. An elated affect
d. Loose associations
e. Catatonic posturing
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: psychiatry babbu5508 - 06-17-10 03:48 My answer is: a.
MID is caused by a number of small strokes, called ministrokes. These strokes may be silent in that no one may be aware they have occurred, but they can be seen on various brain scans
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Re: psychiatry babbu5508 - 03-12-11 22:32 A 69-year-old man is suspected of having an acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts. The finding on a mental status examination that would be most supportive of this diagnosis is
a. A decline in cognitive functioning
#17
Re: psychiatry sudha2015 - 03-31-11 01:18 A 69-year-old man is suspected of having an acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts. The finding on a mental status examination that would be most supportive of this diagnosis is
a. A decline in cognitive functioning
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