Margret is an SLP who is currently shadowing a neurologist i…

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Mаrgret is аn SLP whо is currently shаdоwing a neurоlogist in a hospital. A patient walked in with the complaint of a pain from the neck and difficulty in both raising his arm and turning his head. As the neurologist continued with his exam, Margret also noted the following important signs: a) Lowered right side of the palate b) Absence of gag reflex c) Presence of coughing reflex after fluid intake, some nasal regurgitation of fluid d) Weak phonation, diplophonia, breathy voice e) Absence of soft palate elevation on the right during the sustained phonation of “ah” When she performed a quick language assessment, she found that language and cognitive functions were nearly intact. Name the Cranial nerves involved for each of the 5 signs given above (5 points) .  Extra credit: Which CN could potentially be affected if the patient has pain in the neck and difficulty in both raising his arm and turning his head? (2 points)

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