A patient diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma is most likely to exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations?
A) Decreased intracranial pressure
B) Headache
C) Hyperthalamic disorders
D) Restlessness
Ans: B
Feedback: Intracranial pressure from pituitary adenomas may cause headaches, visual dysfunction, and hypothalamic disorders. Restlessness is not a typical manifestation of pituitary adenomas.
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