tamriko
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A previously healthy 50-year-old woman comes to the physician because of double vision for three days. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F). The patient denies nausea or vomiting. Examination reveals drooping of the right eyelid and slight divergence of the right eye. Extraocular movements are limited in all directions, except laterally. The right pupil is larger than the left and poorly reactive to light. Examination of the fundus fails to reveal papilledema. Which of the following is the most likely underlying condition?
A. Aneurysm of the posterior communicating artery
B. Carcinoma of the right pulmonary apex
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Giant cell arteritis
E. Syphilis
F. Systemic hypertension
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| Ahab
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A. Aneurysm of PCA
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| ELM
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Same here...it's A.
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| tamriko
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You are right guys, the answer is A. :lol:
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| ELM
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I have seen this q before but don't remember where though? Where is it from anyway...i am tickled to know. :lol:
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| indlaxman
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hey ELM ,Q is from step-1 jsut kidding :lol: :lol:
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