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Med Term Test

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Also known as a spinal tap is the process of obtaining a sample of cerebrospinal fluid by inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space if the lumbar region to withdraw fluid
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A barbiturate used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant
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One or more bundles of neurons that connect the brain and the spinal cord with other parts of the body
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Absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain, that is induced by the administration of an anesthetic
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Used as medications to control pain, and to treat narcolepsy and attention disorders
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Works by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain to increase the concentration and wakefulness
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Administered to prevent seizures such as those associated with epilepsy
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Tumor of the spinal cord
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Temporary interruption of nerve condition, is produced by injecting, an anesthetic solution near the nerves to be blocked
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Depresses the CNS and usually produces sleep
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A type of coma in which the patient exhibits alternating sleep and wake cycles, due to severe damage to certain areas of the brain, the person is unconscious even when appearing to be awake
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Administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension Also known as antianxiety drug or tranquilizer
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Characterized by physical complaints or concerns about one's body that are out of proportion to any physical findings or disease
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controls the involuntary actions of the body such as the functioning ofinternal organs In order to maintain homeostasis within the body, each division balances the activity of the other division.
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Used to treat mood instability and bipolar disorders
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Includes the 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of peripheral spinal nerves extending outward from the spinal cord. The function is to transmit nerve signals to, and from, the Central Nervous System
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Prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep
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A structure that extends out from the cell body
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Numbs only the tissue surface and is applied as a liquid,ointment, or spray
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Space between two neurons or between a neuron and a receptor organ
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Psychotropic drug
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Myelosis
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Regional anesthesia
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Autonomic Nervous System
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Nerve
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Persistent Vegetative State
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Topical anesthesia
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Mood stabilizing drugs
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Anticonvulsant
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Insomnia
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Anesthesia
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Hypnotic
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Lumbar Puncture
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Phenobarbital
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Somatoform Disorder
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Process
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Synapse
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Peripheral Nervous System
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Anxiolytic drug
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Stimulant
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Afraid of having a panic attaack
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Naturally occuring substances that are produced by the brain to help relieve pain
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The third layer of the meninges, is located nearest to the brain and spinal cord.
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Focuses on changing behavior by identifying problem behaviors, replacing them with appropriate behaviors, and using rewards or other consequences to make the changes
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Administered to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood that are associated with neurological and psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, mania, and delusional disorders
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An automatic, involuntary response to some change,either inside or outside the body
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Involves the total loss of body sensation and consciousness induced by anesthetic agents administered by inhalation or intravenous injection
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Relays sensory stimuli from the spinal cord and midbrain to the cerebral cortex
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Resembles a spider web, is the second layer of the meninges and is located between the dura mater and the pia mater.
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Holds an advanced degree, but is not a medical doctor. This specialist evaluates and treats emotional problems and mental illness

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