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CMA CH.22
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Localized collection of blood , usually clotted, caused by a break in a blood vessel wall ? | Hematoma |
| What is the term for the skin surface supplied by a single afferent nerve ? | Dermatome |
| What is a sudden increase of the electrical activity in one or more parts of the brain. also called convulsions? | Seizures |
| Efferent nerves is also called what ? | Motor Nerves |
| The condition that denotes difficulty swallowing is called what ? | Dysphagia |
| The basic unite of the nervous system is the nerve cell and what ? | neuron |
| Weakness on one side of the body is known as what ? | Hemiparesis |
| Means inflammation of a specific nerve causing burning or stabbing pain and numbness in the lower back, hip, buttock, and leg. | Sciatica |
| Is a life threatening autoimmune disorder that causes weakness and tingling in the legs, which spreads through the body making the person almost paralyzed? | Guillain Barre syndrome |
| An acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox is defined as what? | Shingles |
| Is a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures? | Epilepsy |
| What is a progressive neurological disorder that attacks the motor neuron in the brain and spinal cord ? It is also called Lou Gehrig's disease? | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| Is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder that involves destruction of the myelin sheaths affecting the brain and spinal cord? | MS ( Multiple Sclerosis ) |
| What collections information from and returns information to the glands and the organs? | Autonomic Nervous System |
| What is important to tell a patient when providing coaching on EEG preparations? | Wash hair in the evening or morning before procedure dont use anything else. |
| What collects information from and returns instructions to the skin, muscles, and joints? | Somatic Nervous System |
| Loss of muscle function and or sensation is called what ? | Paralysis |
| Which part of the brain serves as a relay station for sensory input neurons and other parts of the brain? | Diencephalon |
| What part of the brain coordinates the equilibrium, posture, and muscle coordination? | Cerebellum |
| What part of the brain is divided into two hemispheres ? | Cerebrum |
| What structure controls the body temp, hunger, and thirst. It is also part of the limbic system ? | Hypothalomus |
| True or False "The hemispheres are connected by the BBB? | True |
| What is the largest part of the brain ? | Cerebrum |
| Which cranial nerve is involved with hearing and equilibrium | Vestibulocochlear |
| Which cranial nerve is involved swallowing? | Glossopharyngeal |
| Epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin are types of what ? | Neurotransmitters |
| A soft membrane gap between the incompletely formed cranial bones of an infant; also known as a soft spot is defined as ? | Fontanel |
| What is the medication classification of rivastigmine ( Exelon ) ? | Cholinesterase inhitilor |
| What state is the neuron in when it is stimulated and the charges inside and outside of the cell change? | Depolarization |
| What type of stroke occurs when the arterial blood flow to part of the brain is blocked ? | Ischemic Stroke |
| Which type of stroke is treated with antihypertensives and surgical repair of the vessel ? | Hemorrhagic Stroke |
| What is the medication classification of Zolmitriptan ( Zomig ) | Antimigraine |
| What is the medication classification of Pramipexole ( Mirapkex ) | Anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer |
| What is the medication classification of gabapentin ( Neurontin ) | Antipsychotic |
| What medication classification are used to treat chronic inflammatory disease? | Corticosteroids |
| What is the medication classification of safinamide ( Xadago ) ? | MAO-B Inhibitor |
| What is the medication classification of donepezil ( Aricept ) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor |
| Medication in this classification are used to reduce or eliminated pain? | Analgesics |
| What is included in a neurological examination? | mental status, cranial nerves, motor system, sensory function, reflexes, coordination, and gait/station |
| Which cranial nerve is involved with the sense of smell ? | olfactory |
| What is a disorder in which the individual is unable to do normal activities of living ( Eating, Dressing, Grooming ) solve problems and control emotion ? | a major neurocognitive disorder, commonly known as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease |
| Is defined as any sensory experience involving something that is not present ? | hallucination |
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