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4. 1 and 3 or 5. All of the above

A chest x-ray has been shown to be of benefit only when indicated (2). In this case, that a search for possible lung lesion which might account for the neurological findings through a metastasis is possible. 

An initial CT of the head was ordered (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Initial CT of the head

It was followed by a head CT angiogram (Figure 2).

Figure 2. CT angiogram of the head.

What do the head CT and CT angiogram show? (click on the correct answer to be directed to the fifth of eight pages)

  1. The head CT angiogram is normal
  2. The head CT angiogram shows a lesion in the lower portion of the carotid artery
  3. The head CT is normal
  4. 1 and 3
  5. All of the above

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