A patient presents to the emergency with altered sensorium. All of these tests should be done except:

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C. Lumbar puncture. Ans: C. Lumbar puncture(Ref Harrison 19/e p1773, 18/e p2251)Recommends imaging study prior to lumbar puncture.Excludes raised 1CP causes (large intracranial mass lesion) a Preventing herniation.

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A. Complete blood counts

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B. Random blood sugar

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D. Non-contrast CT head

A patient presents to the emergency with altered sensorium. All of these tests should be done except:

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A patient presents to the emergency with altered sensorium. All of these tests should be done except:

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