Quiz on Raised Intracranial Pressure and Pseudotumor Cerebri

What is the normal range for Intracranial Pressure (ICP)?

• 0-10 mm Hg

• 20-30 mm Hg

• 10-20 mm Hg

• 30-40 mm Hg

Which type of raised ICP is associated with increased capillary permeability?

• Vasogenic edema

• Obstructive hydrocephalus

• Cytotoxic edema

• Interstitial edema

Which of the following is NOT a sign of raised ICP?

• Bradycardia

• Headache

• Pupil dilation

• Seizures

What is the first-line treatment for elevated ICP?

• Elevate head end of the bed

• Sedation

• Administer steroids

• Hyperventilation

Which medication is commonly used as a diuretic for elevated ICP?

• Frusemide

• Mannitol

• Acetazolamide

• Dexamethasone

What is a characteristic feature of Benign Intracranial Hypertension?

• Focal neurological signs

• Normal sized ventricular system

• Seizures

• Altered sensorium

Which demographic is most commonly affected by Benign Intracranial Hypertension?

• Obese women aged 30-45

• Elderly individuals

• Children under 12

• Obese men aged 30-45

What is the treatment option that reduces CSF production in Benign Intracranial Hypertension?

• Weight loss

• Acetazolamide

• Optic sheath fenestration

• Lumbo-peritoneal shunt

Which of the following is a late sign of elevated ICP?

• Drowsiness

• Bradycardia

• Unilateral pupillary dilation

• Headache

What is the CSF pressure in Benign Intracranial Hypertension?

• Less than 250 cm of water

• Exactly 250 cm of water

• More than 250 cm of water

• Normal range