Exam 37: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Bipolar disorders are also called mood disorders in which patients go through cycles of extreme highs and extreme lows.

The tough outer layer of the meninges is the

A patient with a spinal cord injury that resulted in complete transection of the cord and paraplegia can still walk with assistance.

A type of neuroglial cell creates the myelin sheath that protects the axon of the neuron.

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

What is the most important clinical manifestation of cerebrovascular disease (CVD)?

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

Which of the following molecules can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier?

A child who has a febrile seizure is diagnosed with epilepsy.

A primary symptom of meningitis is a stiff neck.

A CVA may be caused by a(n) _____________, which is a thrombus that has broken away from the site of origin and lodged in a blood vessel of the brain.

Which type of paralysis from spinal cord transection occurs in the upper thoracic or cervical region of the spinal cord?

Encephalitis occurs because of a severe bacterial infection.

Patients diagnosed with grand mal seizures may be treated with which of the following medications?

Which statement is true about the treatment of major depression?

Patients who experience TIAs have temporary symptoms, because the tissue ischemia is short-lived.

Parkinson's disease is caused by a lack of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

The outer layer of the meninges is called the ______________ ("hard mother"), because it is a tough membrane, similar to a very strong rubber band.

The parasympathetic nervous system slows the heart rate, constricts the bronchioles, and increases digestive system function.

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