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Which type of brain tumor is more common brain tumors?
Which type of brain tumor is more common brain tumors?
- Metastatic lesions (correct)
- Depends on the specific cancer type
- Primary brain tumors
- Both types are equally common
Which of the following is NOT listed as a neurologic sign or symptom of brain tumors?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a neurologic sign or symptom of brain tumors?
- Visual impairment
- Personality changes
- Weight loss (correct)
- Focal weakness
What are symptoms associated with leptomeningeal metastases in the brain?
What are symptoms associated with leptomeningeal metastases in the brain?
- fever and skin rash
- Isolated cranial nerve deficits and Headache (correct)
- Memory loss and confusion
- Gait disturbances
Which physiological changes can result from brain tumors?
Which physiological changes can result from brain tumors?
What type of tumor can develop in the motor cortex of the frontal lobe?
What type of tumor can develop in the motor cortex of the frontal lobe?
Which area of the brain can be affected by a tumor that causes hemiparesis on the opposite side of the body?
Which area of the brain can be affected by a tumor that causes hemiparesis on the opposite side of the body?
What defines the classification of brain tumors as benign?
What defines the classification of brain tumors as benign?
Which of the following is not a type of primary brain tumor?
Which of the following is not a type of primary brain tumor?
What effect can a tumor in the pituitary gland have on bodily functions?
What effect can a tumor in the pituitary gland have on bodily functions?
What is the rationale for resection of malignant gliomas even though complete removal?
What is the rationale for resection of malignant gliomas even though complete removal?
What is cornerstone of treatment for many brain tumors which decreases the incidence of recurrence of incompletely resected tumors
What is cornerstone of treatment for many brain tumors which decreases the incidence of recurrence of incompletely resected tumors
What is the survival rate associated with metastatic lesions to the brain mentioned in the text?
What is the survival rate associated with metastatic lesions to the brain mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a common neurologic sign or symptom associated with brain tumors?
Which of the following is a common neurologic sign or symptom associated with brain tumors?
What is the purpose of using corticosteroids such as dexamethasone in brain cancer patients?
What is the purpose of using corticosteroids such as dexamethasone in brain cancer patients?
Which medication is commonly used to decrease the fluid content of the brain in cancer?
Which medication is commonly used to decrease the fluid content of the brain in cancer?
Why are anticonvulsant medications commonly used in cancer patients experiencing neurologic deficits?
Why are anticonvulsant medications commonly used in cancer patients experiencing neurologic deficits?
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