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What finding on mental status examination would be most supportive of the diagnosis of acute onset multiple small cerebral infarcts in the 69-year-old man?
What finding on mental status examination would be most supportive of the diagnosis of acute onset multiple small cerebral infarcts in the 69-year-old man?
- Delusional thinking
- Depressed mood
- A change in cognitive functioning (correct)
- Anxiety
Which of the following would be the most indicative finding during mental status examination for the suspected acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
Which of the following would be the most indicative finding during mental status examination for the suspected acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
- Anxiety
- Inappropriate affect (correct)
- Depressed mood
- Delusional thinking
In a 69-year-old man suspected of having acute onset multiple small cerebral infarcts, which mental status examination finding would be most consistent with the diagnosis?
In a 69-year-old man suspected of having acute onset multiple small cerebral infarcts, which mental status examination finding would be most consistent with the diagnosis?
- Delusional thinking (correct)
- Anxiety
- Depressed mood
- Inappropriate affect
Which finding on mental status examination would be most supportive of the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
Which finding on mental status examination would be most supportive of the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
What finding on mental status examination is least likely to support the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
What finding on mental status examination is least likely to support the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts?
Which of the following would be inconsistent with the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts based on mental status examination?
Which of the following would be inconsistent with the diagnosis of acute onset of multiple small cerebral infarcts based on mental status examination?
