Question 1

Secondary brain tumors are neoplasms that have metastasized from another body area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Anticholinergic

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 3

Bell palsy is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical syndrome marked by the sudden impairment of consciousness. 
B)  Temporary, often recurring series of episodes of impaired neurologic activity. 
C)  Paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to disease of the facial nerve. 
D)  Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal motor activity. 
A)  Clinical syndrome marked by the sudden impairment of consciousness. 
B)  Temporary, often recurring series of episodes of impaired neurologic activity. 
C)  Paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to disease of the facial nerve. 
D)  Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal motor activity.

Question 4

There is no one definitive test for MS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Headache is one of the most common maladies afflicting humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A pattern of breathing where there are periods of apnea lasting 10 to 60 seconds is Cheyne-Stokes respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A type of chronic organic brain syndrome characterized by the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and their replacement by microscopic "plaques" is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Epilepsy. 
B)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
C)  Alzheimer disease. 
D)  Parkinson disease. 
A)  Epilepsy. 
B)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
C)  Alzheimer disease. 
D)  Parkinson disease.

Question 8

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Contracture

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 9

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Mitochondria

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 10

Narcolepsy is the driving need to ingest narcotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A chronic nervous system disease characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and involuntary tremors is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson disease. 
D)  Multiple sclerosis. 
A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson disease. 
D)  Multiple sclerosis.

Question 12

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Photophobia

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 13

One-third of infants die from abusive head trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Narcolepsy is easy to diagnose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The cause of Alzheimer disease is thought to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor health and advancing age. 
B)  Traumatic head injuries. 
C)  Autoimmune reactions, hereditary factors, and cellular changes. 
D)  Bacterial infections and Down syndrome. 
A)  Poor health and advancing age. 
B)  Traumatic head injuries. 
C)  Autoimmune reactions, hereditary factors, and cellular changes. 
D)  Bacterial infections and Down syndrome.

Question 16

Factors that determine if paraplegia or quadriplegia results include:

Accepted Answer

A)  The location, type, and severity of the spinal cord injury. 
B)  Whether the spinal cord is severed. 
C)  Whether there is an infectious agent in the brain. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  The location, type, and severity of the spinal cord injury. 
B)  Whether the spinal cord is severed. 
C)  Whether there is an infectious agent in the brain. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 17

A cerebral aneurysm is when there is a bulging outward of an artery in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal sensory, motor, and psychological activity is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encephalitis. 
B)  Epilepsy. 
C)  Meningitis. 
D)  Brain abscess. 
A)  Encephalitis. 
B)  Epilepsy. 
C)  Meningitis. 
D)  Brain abscess.

Question 19

RLS is a neurological disorder in which there is an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Migraine headaches become more severe and frequent with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Secondary brain tumors are neoplasms that have metastasized from another body area.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Anticholinergic

Bell palsy is a:

There is no one definitive test for MS.

Headache is one of the most common maladies afflicting humans.

A pattern of breathing where there are periods of apnea lasting 10 to 60 seconds is Cheyne-Stokes respiration.

A type of chronic organic brain syndrome characterized by the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and their replacement by microscopic "plaques" is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Contracture

Match the terms with their definitions. -Mitochondria

Narcolepsy is the driving need to ingest narcotics.

A chronic nervous system disease characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and involuntary tremors is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Photophobia

One-third of infants die from abusive head trauma.

Narcolepsy is easy to diagnose.

The cause of Alzheimer disease is thought to be:

Factors that determine if paraplegia or quadriplegia results include:

A cerebral aneurysm is when there is a bulging outward of an artery in the brain.

A chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal sensory, motor, and psychological activity is called:

RLS is a neurological disorder in which there is an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

Migraine headaches become more severe and frequent with age.

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

Filters

Exam 10: Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Secondary brain tumors are neoplasms that have metastasized from another body area.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Anticholinergic

Bell palsy is a:

There is no one definitive test for MS.

Headache is one of the most common maladies afflicting humans.

A pattern of breathing where there are periods of apnea lasting 10 to 60 seconds is Cheyne-Stokes respiration.

A type of chronic organic brain syndrome characterized by the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and their replacement by microscopic "plaques" is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Contracture

Match the terms with their definitions. -Mitochondria

Narcolepsy is the driving need to ingest narcotics.

A chronic nervous system disease characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and involuntary tremors is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Photophobia

One-third of infants die from abusive head trauma.

Narcolepsy is easy to diagnose.

The cause of Alzheimer disease is thought to be:

Factors that determine if paraplegia or quadriplegia results include:

A cerebral aneurysm is when there is a bulging outward of an artery in the brain.

A chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal sensory, motor, and psychological activity is called:

RLS is a neurological disorder in which there is an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

Migraine headaches become more severe and frequent with age.

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

Filters