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What is a common symptom of astrocytoma?
What is a common symptom of astrocytoma?
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Poor coordination (correct)
- Unsteady walk
Where does medulloblastoma typically begin?
Where does medulloblastoma typically begin?
- Temporal lobe
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Frontal lobe
- Parietal lobe
What is a common symptom of medulloblastoma?
What is a common symptom of medulloblastoma?
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Double vision (correct)
- Speech problems
Which diagnostic test is commonly used for both astrocytoma and medulloblastoma?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used for both astrocytoma and medulloblastoma?
What type of therapy involves removing a sample of tissue for sampling in the treatment of astrocytoma?
What type of therapy involves removing a sample of tissue for sampling in the treatment of astrocytoma?
Where does glioma originate?
Where does glioma originate?
Which type of radiation therapy is commonly used for treating craniopharyngioma?
Which type of radiation therapy is commonly used for treating craniopharyngioma?
What type of diagnostic test involves a procedure known as a spinal tap and is used for craniopharyngioma?
What type of diagnostic test involves a procedure known as a spinal tap and is used for craniopharyngioma?
What is a potential symptom associated with craniopharyngioma that affects an individual's bladder and bowel control?
What is a potential symptom associated with craniopharyngioma that affects an individual's bladder and bowel control?
Which type of surgery is typically performed for craniopharyngioma to remove the tumor?
Which type of surgery is typically performed for craniopharyngioma to remove the tumor?
What is an essential aspect of nursing care for individuals with craniopharyngioma experiencing neck or back pain?
What is an essential aspect of nursing care for individuals with craniopharyngioma experiencing neck or back pain?
Which type of brain tumor is characterized as a rare noncancerous growth in the brain near the pituitary gland?
Which type of brain tumor is characterized as a rare noncancerous growth in the brain near the pituitary gland?
What is the type of surgery that involves opening the skull to access the craniopharyngioma tumor?
What is the type of surgery that involves opening the skull to access the craniopharyngioma tumor?
Which type of radiation therapy for craniopharyngioma uses special surgical tools inserted through the nose?
Which type of radiation therapy for craniopharyngioma uses special surgical tools inserted through the nose?
What is emphasized in the nursing care instructions for craniopharyngioma patients postoperatively?
What is emphasized in the nursing care instructions for craniopharyngioma patients postoperatively?
Which diagnostic test is typically used to assess a patient with suspected craniopharyngioma?
Which diagnostic test is typically used to assess a patient with suspected craniopharyngioma?
What is one common symptom that children with craniopharyngioma may experience?
What is one common symptom that children with craniopharyngioma may experience?
Which type of radiation therapy for craniopharyngioma involves the implantation of radioactive seeds directly into or near the tumor?
Which type of radiation therapy for craniopharyngioma involves the implantation of radioactive seeds directly into or near the tumor?
