You are called for a 69-year-old male with altered mental status. Assessment reveals him to be confused and have left-sided weakness. During transport, you note that the patient is now completely oriented and the weakness has resolved. What condition would you suspect?

A) Stroke
B) Low blood sugar
C) Transient ischemic attack
D) Syncope

C

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The external female genitalia are referred to as the:

A. labia. B. prepuce. C. perineum. D. vulva.

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