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folubunmi

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is one of the most common brain tumors?
 
  a. Basal cell sarcoma
  b. Glioblastoma multiforme
  c. Subdural hematoma
  d. Cranioglioma

Question 2

Which monitoring device can help control cerebral edema?
 
  a. Blood pressure cuff
  b. Mass spectrometry
  c. Ultrasound
  d. Intraarterial catheter


gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most common brain tumors. It is malignant and fast growing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cerebral edema (brain swelling) must be controlled before, during, and after surgery. An intraarterial catheter is often inserted for continuous direct arterial blood pressure monitoring and for drawing blood samples.


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