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folubunmi

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A patient who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor is being cared for in the neurological intensive care unit (ICU) because of a sudden exacerbation of the signs and symptoms of his neoplasm.
 
  Which of the following would be indicative of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
  A) Epistaxis
  B) Severe headache
  C) Increased jugular venous pressure (JVP)
  D) Electrocardiographi c (ECG) changes

Question 2

A 33-year-old man who is in healthy physical condition has been admitted to the emergency room with unilateral weakness and slurred speech.
 
  A computed tomography (CT) scan of the man's head reveals a hemorrhagic stroke despite the fact that the man is in good health with no history of hypertension, thromboembolism, or drug use. What type of brain tumor has the potential to cause this man's health problem?
  A) Acoustic neuroma
  B) Meningioma
  C) Pituitary adenoma
  D) Angioma


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Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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