Vertebrobasilar artery ischemia is associated with:

A. Diplopia
B. Ataxia
C. Weakness
D. Oropharyngeal dysfunction
E. All of the above


ANS: E
Rationale: The most common signs of vertebrobasilar artery ischemia are gait and limb ataxia, limb weakness, oculomotor palsies, and oropharyngeal dysfunction. Other frequent signs and symptoms are loss of vision, double vision, numbness, dizziness, vertigo, headache, and vomiting.

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