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Increase in intracranial pressure is NOT associated with:

A
Deterioration of consciousness
B
Tachycardia
C
Respiratory depression
D
Increase in BP
High-Yield Explanation
B i.e. Tachycardia When intracranial pressure is elevated to More than 33 mmHg over a sho period, cerebral blood is significantly reduced l/t deterioration of consciousness. The resultant ischemia stimulates the vasomotor area & systemic blood pressure rises.0 Stimulation of yoga! outflow produces bradycardia & respiration is slowedQ. The blood pressure rise helps to maintain the cerebral blood flow. (Cushing reflex)Q

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