Which of the following statements about cerebral embolisms is true?
A) Of all strokes, cerebral embolisms have the most rapid onset.
B) Cerebral embolisms often occur in the elderly.
C) Cerebral embolisms are most common with existing lung disease.
D) Cerebral embolisms have the highest death rate of all strokes.
Answer: A
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A) navel. B) groin. C) liver. D) stomach.
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a. Pleurodynia b. Otitis c. Otalgia d. Osteitis e. Neuralgia
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A) 1 and 4. B) 2 and 8. C) 3 and 12. D) 4 and 16.