Exam 44: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

A subarachnoid hemorrhage results in rapid changes in neurologic status, along with severe projectile vomiting, motor disturbances, visual disturbances, and seizures.

(True/False)

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Question 61

Stimuli are carried to the brain from the periphery along the efferent neurologic tract.

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Question 62

For which neurologic disorder should patients with hypertension and an elevated cholesterol level be monitored?

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Question 63

The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses patient responses in what three areas?

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Question 64

The tough outer layer of the meninges is the:

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Question 65

Bell's palsy is a sudden paralysis of the tenth cranial nerve.

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Question 66

Which statement is not true of an absence or petit mal seizure?

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Question 67

The cerebellum is responsible for:

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Question 68

The mother of a 10-year-old boy calls the office, concerned about her son.He fell a little while ago and hit his head.She wants to know what signs she should look for to determine whether he has a head injury.Summarize four immediate signs that might occur.She also wants to know what she should look out for in the next few days.Include in your explanation four possible signs and symptoms that may occur a few days after a head injury.Should the child be seen by the physician?

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Question 69

A phobia is an intense fear of something that is truly dangerous.

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Question 70

Dysthymic disorders are a severe type of major depression.

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Question 71

Risk factors associated with TIAs include:

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Question 72

A patient with MS who shows worsening of symptoms is experiencing a(n) __________ of the disease.

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Question 73

A patient who has had a CVA shows signs and symptoms on the __________ side of the brain injury.

(Short Answer)

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Question 74

If a patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this often is a sign of a(n):

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Question 75

A person experiencing a petit mal seizure has extended episodes (10 to 15 minutes) of staring into space without awareness of the surroundings.

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Question 76

__________ continues to be the third-leading cause of death and the most frequent cause of crippling disease in the United States.

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Question 77

CSF circulates around the brain and spinal cord in the epidural space.

(True/False)

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Question 78

Patients who suffer from migraine headaches frequently experience an aura before the onset of pain.

(True/False)

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Question 79

Among the primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease is/are:

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Exam 44: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

A subarachnoid hemorrhage results in rapid changes in neurologic status, along with severe projectile vomiting, motor disturbances, visual disturbances, and seizures.

Stimuli are carried to the brain from the periphery along the efferent neurologic tract.

For which neurologic disorder should patients with hypertension and an elevated cholesterol level be monitored?

The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses patient responses in what three areas?

The tough outer layer of the meninges is the:

Bell's palsy is a sudden paralysis of the tenth cranial nerve.

Which statement is not true of an absence or petit mal seizure?

The cerebellum is responsible for:

A phobia is an intense fear of something that is truly dangerous.

Dysthymic disorders are a severe type of major depression.

Risk factors associated with TIAs include:

A patient with MS who shows worsening of symptoms is experiencing a(n) __________ of the disease.

A patient who has had a CVA shows signs and symptoms on the __________ side of the brain injury.

If a patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this often is a sign of a(n):

A person experiencing a petit mal seizure has extended episodes (10 to 15 minutes) of staring into space without awareness of the surroundings.

__________ continues to be the third-leading cause of death and the most frequent cause of crippling disease in the United States.

CSF circulates around the brain and spinal cord in the epidural space.

Patients who suffer from migraine headaches frequently experience an aura before the onset of pain.

Among the primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease is/are:

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