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Stroke Most appropriate initial tests Blood Glucose Hypoglycemia is a common stroke mimic CT Head without contrast Rules out HEMORRHAGIC strokes Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Classic description \u201cWorst headache of life\u201d \u201cSudden and maximal in onset\u201d \u201cThunderclap\u201d Testing CT Head without contrast (If negative CT) Lumbar puncture Xanthochromia (yellowish fluid) Treatment Nimodipine (Given orally) Prevents vasospasm Causes [\u2026]