Which of the following is a common manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Headache
Increased urine output
Decreased heart rate
Hypotension
The Correct Answer is A
A. Headache is a common symptom caused by increased pressure inside the skull.
B. Increased urine output is not typically associated; in fact, decreased urine output can occur due to ADH release.
C. Increased intracranial pressure usually causes bradycardia (decreased heart rate) but in the context of Cushing’s triad, which includes hypertension and irregular respirations as well.
D. Hypotension is not a common finding; hypertension is more typical due to sympathetic response.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Ischemia and neuronal death – Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is the pressure needed to ensure adequate blood flow to the brain. If CPP drops too low, the brain doesn't receive enough oxygen and glucose, leading to ischemia and eventually neuronal death.
B. Improved cognitive function – Low CPP results in decreased oxygen and nutrient delivery, which impairs cognitive and neurological function.
C. Increased blood flow to the brain – Low CPP means reduced blood flow, not increased.
D. Undetectable intracranial glucose levels – While glucose delivery may decrease, levels are not necessarily undetectable and this is not the primary concern with low CPP.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Hypertrophy increases oxygen demand but does not improve cardiac function; it typically worsens ejection fraction.
B. Hypertrophy and remodeling initially help compensate but over time lead to inefficient heart muscle with poor contractility and increased oxygen demand, contributing to worsening heart failure.
C. Hypertrophy and remodeling increase, not reduce, workload, and do not resolve heart failure.
D. Contractility often declines and oxygen demand increases, contrary to this statement.
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