Exam 20: Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

_______________ are not considered to be a stroke but are episodes of ischemia that lead to momentary symptoms consistent with the loss of oxygen to the brain.

Discuss the prevention of stroke and acute care following stroke.

KL is a 34-year-old male admitted to the hospital (large trauma center) after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to a serious motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to the accident. HT: 6'2"          WT: 190 pounds (86 kg) -What level of energy intake per day is the most appropriate for KL?

Partial seizures can be further classified as simple partial or complex partial.

Epilepsy is considered a diagnosis when there are how many unprovoked seizures?

Which gland is often abnormal in patients with myasthenia gravis?

What is the term for a loss of voluntary movement?

_______________ is defined as paralysis involving the lower body below the umbilicus.

Explain the primary roles of the parietal lobe.

What is the primary issue with attempting to feed stroke patients?

In myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune reaction damages or destroys the cellular receptors for which neurotransmitter?

Explain the clinical manifestations of ALS.

The somatic division of the PNS carries messages forward to the CNS from the sensory organs, and outward from the CNS to the muscles for action.

What is the strongest known risk factor for MS?

Many patients with severe head injuries require surgery for removal or repair of _______________ and contusions.

Within what approximate time frame does necrosis (cell death) occur because of lack of blood, oxygen, and glucose supplied to the brain?

The _______________ status of patients at the onset of the injury is an important consideration for a successful recovery.

Distinguish between complete and partial spinal cord injuries.

Abnormalities in the production of the neurotransmitter _______________ have been linked to both myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer's disease.

Which amino acids are needed in higher amounts in patients with pressure ulcers?