Exam 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

Which of the following is a chronic ailment of sudden, recurrent attacks of sleep or drowsiness?

The term for any major mental disorder characterized by gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control is:

Bruising of brain tissue as a result of head injury is called cerebral:

A morbid fear of spiders is called _____.

A 68-year-old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral:

Which of the following nerve processes transport impulses to the cell body?

A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a:

What is the term for an increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?

You are treating a patient who has a personality disorder that involves acting against the rights of others. Which personality disorder is this patient displaying?

Paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body is:

Your patient reports that she has split-personality disorder and she experiences occasional confusion of her identity. Which term best describes this disorder?

You are working with a patient who sustained a C5 spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of the arms, trunk, and legs. This person has:

A recurrent disorder characterized by sudden, brief attacks of altered consciousness, motor activity, or sensory phenomena is called:

Surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as a(n) _____.

Pain along the course of a nerve is referred to as _____.

A neurosurgeon performed this surgery which involved moving cerebrospinal fluid from one area to another using a tube or an implanted device. This procedure is referred to as:

The term for a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body is:

A 29-year-old woman is referred after complaining that she cannot get through the day without washing her hands after touching any unknown surface. Her disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings that cause distress, consume considerable time, and interfere with her occupational, social, or interpersonal functioning. This can be referred to as _____ disorder.

Surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called:

While reviewing a chart, you understand the patient you are about to see has a major mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes, or mixed moods. Which of the following best describes this patient's condition?