Approach to aphasia Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of confusion lasting for two hours. The patient was in his usual state of health when he suddenly began speaking in short, fragmented sentences. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, for which the patient does not take his prescribed medication. A motor vehicle accident two years ago resulted in a back injury. The patient consumes alcohol and smokes tobacco daily. Family history is significant for a parent with dementia. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 12/min, and blood pressure is 210/102 mmHg. On examination, the patient is alert and appears frustrated when questioned. The patient speaks in short, grammatically incorrect sentences, has significant word-finding difficulty, and is unable to write but can read. The patient cannot repeat phrases. There is drift in the right arm. Which of the following aspects of medical history most significantly increased the risk for the development of this condition in this patient?
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