Question 1

All of the following are typical signs of hydrocephalus in the neonate EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  enlarged head with bulging fontanels. 
B)  vomiting, headache, and paralysis. 
C)  irritability and feeding difficulties. 
D)  eyes turned downward with sclerae showing above the pupils. 
A)  enlarged head with bulging fontanels. 
B)  vomiting, headache, and paralysis. 
C)  irritability and feeding difficulties. 
D)  eyes turned downward with sclerae showing above the pupils.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of advanced Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty chewing and swallowing 
B)  Urinary retention 
C)  Loss of vision 
D)  Orthostatic hypotension 
A)  Difficulty chewing and swallowing 
B)  Urinary retention 
C)  Loss of vision 
D)  Orthostatic hypotension

Question 3

The rabies virus is usually transmitted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory droplets. 
B)  insects such as mosquitoes. 
C)  bites from infected animals. 
D)  the fecal-oral route. 
A)  respiratory droplets. 
B)  insects such as mosquitoes. 
C)  bites from infected animals. 
D)  the fecal-oral route.

Question 4

Following a head injury, what is the most likely cause of secondary damage to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma or infection 
B)  Laceration by foreign objects 
C)  Hypoxia or acidosis 
D)  Tearing of blood vessels as the brain rotates across the inside of the skull 
A)  Hematoma or infection 
B)  Laceration by foreign objects 
C)  Hypoxia or acidosis 
D)  Tearing of blood vessels as the brain rotates across the inside of the skull

Question 5

Which disease is associated with excessive dopamine secretion, decreased gray matter in the temporal lobes, and abnormal hippocampal cells in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Panic disorder 
D)  Depression 
A)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Panic disorder 
D)  Depression

All of the following are typical signs of hydrocephalus in the neonate EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of advanced Parkinson's disease?

The rabies virus is usually transmitted by:

Following a head injury, what is the most likely cause of secondary damage to the brain?

Which disease is associated with excessive dopamine secretion, decreased gray matter in the temporal lobes, and abnormal hippocampal cells in the brain?

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Exam 14: Neurological Disorders

All of the following are typical signs of hydrocephalus in the neonate EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of advanced Parkinson's disease?

The rabies virus is usually transmitted by:

Following a head injury, what is the most likely cause of secondary damage to the brain?

Which disease is associated with excessive dopamine secretion, decreased gray matter in the temporal lobes, and abnormal hippocampal cells in the brain?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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