Which condition could be indicated by nocturnal headaches or headaches in the morning?
Tension headache
Sinusitis
Migraine
Brain tumor or space-occupying lesion
The Correct Answer is D
A. Tension headaches are typically related to stress and do not have a specific pattern of occurring at night or in the morning.
B. Sinusitis headaches usually worsen with sinus pressure and may be worse when bending forward, not specifically nocturnal or morning.
C. Migraines often have variable timing and may not specifically occur at night or morning.
D. Nocturnal or morning headaches can indicate increased intracranial pressure caused by a brain tumor or other space-occupying lesion, as pressure builds overnight and is relieved during the day.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Cor pulmonale causes right-sided heart failure, leading to systemic venous congestion and dependent edema.
B. Chest pain is more commonly associated with left-sided heart issues or coronary artery disease.
C. Crackles in the lungs are signs of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion.
D. Hypotension is not a typical early sign of cor pulmonale or right-sided heart failure.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce increased intracranial pressure, which is critical in managing Cushing’s Triad.
B. Heparin is an anticoagulant and would worsen bleeding in a subdural hematoma.
C. Warfarin is also an anticoagulant and contraindicated in bleeding.
D. Acyclovir is an antiviral, not relevant to treating increased ICP from hematoma.
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