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encephal/o   brain  
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encephalitis   inflammation of the brain  
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encephalosclerosis   abnormal condition of hardening of the brain  
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echoencephalography (echoEG)   the process of recording the brain using sound waves  
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electroencephalogram (EEG)   the record of the electrical activity of the brain  
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electroencephalograph   the machine used to record the electrical activity of the brain  
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electroencehalography   the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain  
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encephalopathy   a disease condition of the brain caused by the virus that can result in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)  
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cerebr/o   cerebrum  
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cerebrum   the largest part of the brain  
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cerebrum contains your   memories, hopes, dreams, wishes, fantasies, imagination, desires  
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the cerebrum is the part of the brain that houses ?   your individuality  
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cerebral thrombosis   abnormal condition of thrombus (clots) in the cerebrum  
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cerebral infarction   occlusion of an artery in the cerebrum  
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escemia   starvation of oxygen  
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cerebral cortex   the outer portion of the cerebrum  
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cortex   outer  
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cerebral angiography   the process of recording the vessels (blood) of the cerebrum  
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cerebral medulla   the middle or inner portion of the cerebrum  
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medulla   middle  
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cerebral aneurysm   a weakness in an arterial septum of the cerebrum  
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cerebral concussion   a traumatic brain injury (TBI)where the neurological deficits last less than 24 hours  
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cerebral contusion   a traumatic brain injury (TBI) where the neurological deficits last more than 24 hours  
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craniocerebral   pertaining to the cranium (skull) and the cerebrum  
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the brain is made up of sections called ?   lobes  
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lobotomy   surgical incision of a lobe  
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lobectomy   surgical removal of a lobe  
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hemisphere   half of a sphere (brain)  
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the brain also has chambers called ?   ventricles  
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cerebell/o   cerebellum  
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cerebellum is located ?   at the posterior base of your brain  
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cerebellum is responsible for ?   balance and equilibrium  
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cerebellar   pertaining to the cerebellum  
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cerebellitis   inflammation of the cerebellum  
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tax/o   coordination  
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ataxia   a condition of no coordination  
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ataxic   pertaining to no coordination  
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the brain stem is made up of what 3 parts   pons, medulla oblongata, midbrain  
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the brain stem is responsible for what 3 things   ventilation (breathing) blood pressure (BP) heart rate (HR)  
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myel/o   spinal cord  
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myel/o   bone marrow  
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polio myelitis   inflammation of the spinal cord caused by the polio virus  
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myelogram   a record of the spinal cord  
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lumbar puncture (LP)   surgical puncture to aspirate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)  
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mening/o   meninges  
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meningi/o   meninges  
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meninges   protective tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord  
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meningitis   inflammation of the meninges  
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meningioma   tumor or mass of a meninx (singular)  
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meningocele   herniation of a meninx  
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meningomyelocele   herniation of the spinal cord through the meninges  
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meninges are made up of   dura mater, arachnoid membrane, pia mater  
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the space under the dura mater   subdural space  
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the space under the arachnoid membrane   subarachnoid space  
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subdural hematoma   a mass of blood in the subdural space  
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subarachnoid hematoma   a mass of blood in the subarachnoid space  
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neur/o   nerve  
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neurologist   specialist in the study of nerves  
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neuritis   inflammation of a nerve(s)  
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neurotomy   surgical incision of a nerve  
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neurectomy   excision of a nerve  
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neuroplasty   surgical repair of a nerve  
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neurorraphy   sutring a nerve  
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neuralgia   a condition of nerve pain  
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neurosis   abnormal condition of the nerves  
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neurotic   pertaining to a nerve(s)  
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polyneuritis   inflammation of many nerves  
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neurasthemia   a condition of nerve weakness  
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-asthenia   weakness  
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-stenia   strength (not common)  
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neuroma   a tumor or mass in a nerve  
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neuron   a nerve cell  
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nephron   kidney cell  
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sensory neurons allow you to:   feel, taste, hear, smell, and see  
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motor neurons allow you to:   move  
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CNS   Central Nervous System  
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CNS is made up of:   the brain and spinal cord  
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PNS   Peripheral Nervous System  
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PNS is made up of:   ALL the nerves except the brain and spinal cord  
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the neurons of the PNS have the ability to:   regenerate if damaged  
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the neurons of the CNS have the ability to:   they cannot regenerate if damaged  
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shingles   herpes zoster  
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shingles (herpes zoster)   a viral disease of the PNS causing pain and vesicles (blisters) on the skin  
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shingles only occurs in people:   who have been infected with the vericella zoster virus (VZV) aka chickenpox  
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ANS   Autonomic Nervous System  
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ANS is   involuntary (you have no control)  
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ANS has two branches:   parasympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous system  
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parasympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions   normal heart rate, eupnea, peripheral vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, pupillary constriction, digestion, normal reproductive processes  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 1   tachycardia to increase blood flow to tissues in order to supply more O2 and remove CO2  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 2   tachnypea to increase blood flow to tissues in order to supply more O2 and remove more CO2  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 3   pallor due to vasoconstriction fo the peripheral blood vessels in order to shnt blood to legs, arms, brain, heart, and lungs for the 'fight or flight' reaction  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 4   bronchodilation to increase respiration  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 5   pupillary dilation to increase the visual field (VE)  
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sympathetic nervous system controls 7 functions number 6   digestive and reproductive systems are reduced to minimal functions  
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shunt   redirect divert detour  
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esthesi/o   feeling or nervous sensation  
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anesthesia   a condition of no feeling or nervous sensation  
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anesthetic   pertaining to no feeling or nervous sensation  
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anesthesiologist   a specialist in the study if no feeling or nervous sensation  
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hyperesthesia   a condition of excessive feeling or nervous sensitivity to stimuli  
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hyperesthesic   pertaining to excessive feeling or nervous sensitivity to stimuli  
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a stimulus is a change   in your environment  
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psych/o   mind  
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ment/o   mind  
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psychology   the study of the mind  
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psychogenic   pertaining to originating in the mind  
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psychologist   a specialist in the study of the mind  
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psychosis   abnormal condition of the mind  
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psychotic   pertaining to the mind  
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psycopathy   a disease condition of the mind  
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psycopathic   pertaining to a disease condition of the mind  
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psychosomatic   pertaining to the mind over the body  
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mental   pertaining to the mind  
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pleg/o   paralysis  
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paralysis is aka   palsy  
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paralysis means   inability to feel (sensory neurons) and inability to move (motor neurons)  
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VF   visual field  
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monoplegia (monoplegic)   a condition of (pertaining to) paralysis of one limb  
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quadriplegia (quadriplegic)   a condition of (pertaining to) paralysis of the four extremities {spinal cord injury (SCI)}  
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paraplegia (paraplegic)   a condition of (pertaining to) paralysis of the lower trunk and both legs {spinal cord injury (SCI)}  
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hemi-   half  
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hemiplegia (hemiplegic)   a condition of (pertaining to) paralysis of the right or left side of the body (brain damage)  
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-paresis   partial paralysis  
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partial paralysis   you can feel it but cannot move it or you can move it but cannot feel it  
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monoparesis   partial paralysis of one limb  
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hemiparesis   partial paralysis of the right or left side of the body (brain damage)  
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ict/o   seizure  
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preictal   pertaining to before a seizure  
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postictal   pertaining to after a seizure  
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interictal   pertaining to between a seizure  
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convulsion   sudden rapid involuntary contraction and relaxation of a group of muscles  
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a convulsion is a type of ?   seizure  
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seizures are associated with ?   epilepsy (epileptic)  
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tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal) refers to the   rapid contraction and relaxation of a group of muscles associated with seizures  
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aura   a warning of an impending seizure  
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-iatry   treatment (Tx)  
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psychiatry   treatment of the mind  
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kines/o   movement  
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bradykinesia (bradykinetic)   a condition of (pertaining to) slow movement  
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hyperkinesia (hyperkinetic)   a condition of (pertaining to) excessive movement  
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crani/o   cranium (skull)  
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intracranial hemorrhage   a condition of (pertaining to) a rapid flow of blood within the cranium (skull)  
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alges/o   pain  
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non-narcotic analgesic   pertaining to no pain with the use of an over the counter (OTC) medication  
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cephal/o   head  
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-algia   pain  
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cephalgia   a condition of head pain aka headache (HA)  
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HA   headache  
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glioma   type of brain tumor (BT)  
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BT   brain tumor  
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conscious   awake, alert, and aware  
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semi-conscious   partially awake, alert, or aware  
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levels of consciousness (LOC) include:   1. alert, awake and aware 2. lethargy, mentally sluggish 3. stupor, very groggy 4. unconscious, a state of being unaware of surroundings but will respond to stimuli 5. coma, unconsciousness where the person does not respond to any stimuli  
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Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)   a standardized system to assess neurological impairment  
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cerebrospinal otorrhea   cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) draining from an ear(s)  
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CSF   cerebralspinal fluid  
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papilledema   edema and inflammation of the optic nerve indicative of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)  
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ICP   intracranial pressure  
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cognitive   pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgement, memory, and reasoning  
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MCI   mild cognitive impairment  
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disorientation (disorientated)   a state of mental confusion to person, and/or place, and/or time aka the three spheres  
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incoherent   unable to express one's thoughts in an intelligible manner  
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dementia, senility, or organic brain syndrome (OBS)   mental decline  
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dementia   mental decline  
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senility   mental decline  
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organic brain syndrome (OBS)   mental decline  
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OBS   organic brain syndrome  
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vertigo   a whirling sensation of oneself or external objects (dizziness)  
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syncope (syncopial episode)   fainting  
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gait (stable or unstable)   the manner or style of walking  
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neurological vital signs (NVS)   periodic assessment of a person's neurological status aka neurological checks ('neuro checks')  
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neurological vital signs (NVS) checks include:   1. alert and oriented x3 spheres, highest level of consciousness with a clear understanding of person, place, and time 2. PEARRLA: pupils equal and round, react to light, and accommodation (focus) 3. gait and reflex assessment  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging  
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MRI is a   diagnostic imaging technique using magnetics to obtain an image  
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Positron emission tomography (PET)   X-ray picture slices of the brain after intravenous (IV) injection of a contrast (radiopaque) dye  
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AD   Alzheimer's disease  
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AD   right ear  
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ADHD   attention deficit hyperactive disorder  
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CP   cerebral palsy  
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MVA   motor vehicle accident  
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CVA   cerebral vascular accident aka stroke  
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TIA   transient ischemic attack aka mini or little stroke (temporary)  
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MS   multiple sclerosis or (morphine sulfate-not used anymore)  
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TENS   transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation  
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TENS unit is used to   stimulate healing and for treatment of chronic pain (back)  
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LOC   level of consciousness or loss of consciousness  
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