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What is the primary survey for a patient presenting with altered mental status?
What is the primary survey for a patient presenting with altered mental status?
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Physical Examination (correct)
- Immediate Investigations
- Laboratory Testing
Why is an HIV screen ordered for a patient with altered mental status?
Why is an HIV screen ordered for a patient with altered mental status?
- To diagnose CNS infection (correct)
- To rule out electrolyte abnormalities
- To assess kidney function
- To evaluate liver function
What are the signs of a raised ICP in a patient?
What are the signs of a raised ICP in a patient?
- Hypotension, tachycardia, and visual hallucinations
- Hypertension, bradycardia, and papilloedema (correct)
- Tremors, hypertension, and tachycardia
- Hypotension, bradycardia, and blurred vision
What is the purpose of ordering a Creatine Kinase test for a patient with altered mental status?
What is the purpose of ordering a Creatine Kinase test for a patient with altered mental status?
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What is papilloedema?
What is papilloedema?
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