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What are common symptoms of cerebral edema?
What are common symptoms of cerebral edema?
- Headaches, nausea, seizures, dizziness (correct)
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, sweating
- Fever, joint pain, muscle weakness, confusion
- Blurred vision, sore throat, abdominal pain, fatigue
Which brain injuries are commonly associated with cerebral edema?
Which brain injuries are commonly associated with cerebral edema?
- Concussion, whiplash, spinal cord injury
- Ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury (correct)
- Migraine, tension headache, cluster headache
- Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis
How is the diagnosis of cerebral edema confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of cerebral edema confirmed?
- By serial neuroimaging (computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging) (correct)
- By blood tests for cholesterol and triglycerides
- By electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ECHO)
- By urine analysis for protein and glucose
What does the treatment of cerebral edema depend on?
What does the treatment of cerebral edema depend on?
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What can cerebral edema eventually lead to?
What can cerebral edema eventually lead to?
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Which condition is characterized by the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue?
Which condition is characterized by the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue?
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What is a possible cause of edema?
What is a possible cause of edema?
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In which group of patients may edema occur due to immobility?
In which group of patients may edema occur due to immobility?
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What may be a part of the treatment for edema if sodium retention is involved?
What may be a part of the treatment for edema if sodium retention is involved?
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When is edema more concerning?
When is edema more concerning?
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