Approach to aphasia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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An 80-year-old woman presents to the emergency department for evaluation of difficulty speaking. The patient was dining with a friend when she suddenly could not find words to continue the story she was telling. Past medical history includes hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. Medications include lisinopril, metformin, and simvastatin. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 14/min, and blood pressure is 188/98 mmHg. On exam, the patient appears alert and anxious, saying phrases like, “Friend tea today” and “Speak trouble.” The patient can follow written directions but cannot write. There is drift in the right arm. Which additional test is key to differentiating the location of the lesion?  

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