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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A 72-year-old patient presents with a new onset headache, which he describes as a constant, severe pain focused around the temples. The patient also reports jaw claudication and vision disturbances. Which of the following is the BEST initial management step for this patient?

  • Administer high-dose corticosteroids

  • Perform a lumbar puncture

  • Perform a head CT scan

  • Prescribe oral analgesics

BCEN CEN
Neurological Emergencies
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