What do you think happened to rebecca

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Read the following case study and answer the related questions.
Typed a summary.
Provide an APA 7th edition- with reference
Bulleted responses are acceptable (if you prefer); however, proper spelling and grammar are still expected.

PART ONE: Stuck on Repeat: A Case Study on Brain Function

Rebecca, a 32-year-old female, was talking on the phone with a friend one day when she started to feel funny. Within minutes, Rebecca was unable to speak other than to repeat, "I don't know who I am." Concerned, Rebecca's partner, who lives with Rebecca, called 911.

When the ambulance arrived a few minutes later, Rebecca answered the door but couldn't tell the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) what medications she was on, whether she had taken them that day, or anything else about her medical history. Rebecca answered each question by repeating, "I don't know who I am. I don't know where I am."

On arrival to Rebecca's apartment, the EMTs discovered Rebecca's prescriptions for Toprol, Celebrex, Ocuvite, and cranberry extract. On entry to the emergency department, Rebecca had lost bilateral motor function in her lower limbs and was no longer able to walk.

Questions

Which specific brain regions appear to be affected based on the patient's symptoms?
What do you think happened to Rebecca?
Rebecca may have taken her medications incorrectly. Would incorrect or inconsistent medication usage explain Rebecca's signs and symptoms? Explain.
Could Rebecca be having a stroke? Why or why not?
Could Rebecca be experiencing a psychotic episode? Why or why not?
Are there any other possible explanations for Rebecca's symptoms? Explain.
What other information would be useful in confirming Rebecca's diagnosis? Be specific.
Would Medicare or Medicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts) financing be possible for Rebecca (that is, to cover her health care costs)? Why or why not?

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