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chp10 test/proc/ther
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cerebral angiography | X-ray imaging of brain blood vessels after injection of contrast dye |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | Record of the brain’s electrical activity used to diagnose neurological disorders |
| Lumbar puncture (LP) | Insertion of a needle into the lower spine to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing |
| Mental status exam (MSE) | Assessment evaluating appearance, behavior, memory, mood, cognition, and risk of harm |
| Mini-mental state exam (MMSE) | Screening test for cognitive impairment and dementia |
| Myelogram | X-ray imaging of the spinal cord after injection of contrast dye |
| Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) | Test measuring the speed of electrical impulses through a nerve |
| Positron emission tomography (PET) | Imaging test using radioactive tracers to produce detailed images of brain activity |
| Psychiatric review of systems (ROS) | Screening tool assessing cognition, mood, psychosis, substance use, and other mental health areas |
| Reflex testing | Diagnostic procedure that measures involuntary muscle responses to stimuli |
| Babinski sign | Reflex in which toes curl upward when the sole is stimulated, indicating possible neurological disorder |
| Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) | Involuntary muscle contractions triggered by tapping tendons during a neurological exam |
| Biofeedback | Therapeutic technique that increases awareness and control of physiological functions such as heart rate and blood pressure to reduce stress and anxiety |
| Carotid endarterectomy | Surgical removal of fatty plaque from carotid arteries to prevent stroke |
| Cerebrospinal fluid shunt | Surgically implanted device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to treat hydrocephalus |
| Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) | Form of psychotherapy that helps patients recognize and change negative thought patterns |
| Craniectomy | Surgical removal of part of the skull to relieve brain swelling or access the brain |
| Craniotomy | Surgical incision into the skull to access the brain |
| Diskectomy | Surgical removal of a herniated vertebral disk |
| Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) | Controlled electrical stimulation of the brain to treat severe depression |
| Expressive arts therapies | Therapies using art, music, or dance to improve emotional and mental health |
| Hypnosis | Therapeutic technique involving focused concentration to manage pain, stress, or anxiety |
| Laminectomy | Surgical removal of the vertebral lamina to relieve spinal cord pressure |
| Light therapy | Treatment using artificial light to relieve seasonal affective disorder |
| Nerve block | Injection of anesthetic near a nerve to prevent pain |
| Neuroplasty | Surgical repair of a nerve |
| Psychotherapy | Treatment of mental disorders through verbal and nonverbal communication |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery | Precise radiation therapy targeting specific areas of the brain to treat tumors |
| Analgesic | Drug that relieves pain, including over-the-counter and prescription pain medications |
| Anesthetic | Drug that causes temporary loss of sensation or pain |
| Antianxiety agent | Drug used to reduce feelings of anxiety |
| Anticonvulsant | Drug that prevents or controls seizures and may treat bipolar disorder |
| Antidepressant | Drug used to treat depression |
| Antipsychotic | Drug used to treat psychosis and symptoms of disorders such as schizophrenia or severe mood disorders |
| Antipyretic | Drug that reduces fever and helps prevent febrile seizures |
| Anxiolytic | Medication that reduces anxiety |
| Hypnotic | Drug that induces sleep or loss of consciousness |
| Mood stabilizer | Drug that helps control extreme mood swings, especially in bipolar disorder |
| Narcotic | Drug that relieves pain and depresses the central nervous system, potentially causing sleep or unconsciousness |
| Sedative | Drug that produces a calming or tranquilizing effect |
| Stimulant | Drug that increases activity in the nervous system |
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