A 59-Year-Old Retired Air Force Captain with a History of Alcohol

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 59-year-old retired Air Force captain with a history of alcohol abuse is examined by a neurologist after waking up with nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of unsteadiness. During the examination the man exhibits dysmetria in heel-to-shin and finger-to-nose testing on the right and falls to the right as he attempts to stand. Which of the following most specifically describes the patient's dysmetria during the finger-to-nose and heel-to-shin maneuvers?

• A) Titubation
• B) Dysdiadochokinesia
• C) Appendicular ataxia
• D) Dysphagia
• E) Truncal ataxia

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Definitions:

Postdated Check

A check written with a future date, delaying the ability of the recipient to cash or deposit it until that date.

Dishonored

Refers to a financial instrument, such as a check or promissory note, that has been refused payment when presented.

Landlord

A person who owns real property and who rents or leases it to someone else. Also called lessor.