An 83-Year-Old Caucasian Man Comes to the Emergency Department Because

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Multiple Choice

An 83-year-old Caucasian man comes to the emergency department because of a sudden onset, transient visual loss in his right eye.  He is currently symptom-free, and denies any other new symptoms.  His other medical problems include hypertension and peripheral vascular disease.  His medications include aspirin, hydrochlorothiazide, and enalapril.  His temperature is 36.7 C (98 F) , blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg, pulse is 80/min., and respirations are 12/min.  Which of the following signs is most likely to be associated with his symptoms/condition?

• A)Systolic heart murmur
• B)Diastolic heart murmur
• C)Papilledema
• D)Hemorrhagic exudates in the retina
• E)Carotid bruit

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