Exam 20: Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease (PD).

For most stroke patients, evidence supports delayed initiation (2 weeks) of nutrition support due to risk of weight gain.

_______________ 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.

The first stage of Alzheimer's disease is characterized by:​

Approximately _______________ percent of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) patients report onset of symptoms 1-3 weeks after an infection.

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

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.

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

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as _______________ disease, is a progressive neurological disease that affects the motor neurons of the nervous system.

What lifestyle factor is the strongest predictor of stroke risk?

What percentage of patients with GBS completely recover within 18 months of onset?

How many distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS) are there?​

What inhibitory neurotransmitter controls body posture and movement?

What is the primary medicinal treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?

The components of a neuron are the soma, _______________, axon, and axon terminals.

Approximately 30 percent of patients with GBS require mechanical _______________.

What is the term for a loss of voluntary movement?

Ischemic strokes are the least most common form, accounting for about 10% of all strokes.

Explain the clinical manifestations of ALS.

What is the term for delayed or slowed body movements?