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What physiological change is seen in the neuro patient with hypertension and decreased heart rate?
What physiological change is seen in the neuro patient with hypertension and decreased heart rate?
What is considered a diagnostic sign of increased intracranial pressure on CT/MRI?
What is considered a diagnostic sign of increased intracranial pressure on CT/MRI?
What is a common symptom associated with supratentorial brain tumors in adults?
What is a common symptom associated with supratentorial brain tumors in adults?
Which neurosurgery procedure is considered an 'intermediate' risk procedure on the AHA Cardiac Risk score?
Which neurosurgery procedure is considered an 'intermediate' risk procedure on the AHA Cardiac Risk score?
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Which hormone does Parkinson's Disease result in a depletion of?
Which hormone does Parkinson's Disease result in a depletion of?
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What is the main aim of treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
What is the main aim of treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
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What appears after a spinal cord injury and in response to the return of spinal cord reflexes?
What appears after a spinal cord injury and in response to the return of spinal cord reflexes?
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What is the cause of systemic hypertension in Autonomic Hyperreflexia?
What is the cause of systemic hypertension in Autonomic Hyperreflexia?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with Alzheimer's Disease?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with Alzheimer's Disease?
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Intracranial pressure (ICP) hypertension in a neuro patient should always be considered elevated ICP until ruled out.
Intracranial pressure (ICP) hypertension in a neuro patient should always be considered elevated ICP until ruled out.
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Pituitary tumors are always located in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Pituitary tumors are always located in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
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The goal of assessing intracranial pressure (ICP) in a patient with neurological symptoms is to determine the presence of decreased ICP.
The goal of assessing intracranial pressure (ICP) in a patient with neurological symptoms is to determine the presence of decreased ICP.
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Supratentorial brain tumors are more common in children than adults.
Supratentorial brain tumors are more common in children than adults.
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Brain and spinal cord surgeries are considered 'low' risk procedures on the AHA Cardiac Risk score.
Brain and spinal cord surgeries are considered 'low' risk procedures on the AHA Cardiac Risk score.
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Pituitary tumors can disrupt the regulation of hormones in the body.
Pituitary tumors can disrupt the regulation of hormones in the body.
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Brain surgery is always performed with the patient in the supine (lying on back) position.
Brain surgery is always performed with the patient in the supine (lying on back) position.
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Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, can cause agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by a low white blood cell count.
Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, can cause agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by a low white blood cell count.
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Autonomic hyperreflexia (dysreflexia) is a condition that can occur in patients with spinal cord injuries, leading to uncontrolled vasoconstriction below the level of injury and systemic hypertension.
Autonomic hyperreflexia (dysreflexia) is a condition that can occur in patients with spinal cord injuries, leading to uncontrolled vasoconstriction below the level of injury and systemic hypertension.
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Intracranial pressure (ICP) hypertension in a neuro patient should be considered until ruled out.
Intracranial pressure (ICP) hypertension in a neuro patient should be considered until ruled out.
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Midline shifts greater than 0.2 cm on CT/MRI scans are diagnostic of increased ICP.
Midline shifts greater than 0.2 cm on CT/MRI scans are diagnostic of increased ICP.
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Supratentorial brain tumors are more common in adults than children.
Supratentorial brain tumors are more common in adults than children.
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Pituitary tumors are always associated with parathyroid tumors.
Pituitary tumors are always associated with parathyroid tumors.
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Obstructive hydrocephalus, ataxia, and infratentorial location are common characteristics of brain tumors in children.
Obstructive hydrocephalus, ataxia, and infratentorial location are common characteristics of brain tumors in children.
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Pituitary tumors can impact the regulation of hormones in the body.
Pituitary tumors can impact the regulation of hormones in the body.
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Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, can cause a decrease in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis).
Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, can cause a decrease in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis).
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The main aim of treatment for Parkinson's disease is to increase dopamine levels in the basal ganglia.
The main aim of treatment for Parkinson's disease is to increase dopamine levels in the basal ganglia.
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