Exam 13: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

Parkinson's disease (PD)is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder resulting in the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.Which part of the brain is affected with PD?

Which of the following statements is true relating the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD)? Select all that apply.

Mrs.Pope presents with twitching and burning sensations in her right leg that cause difficulty in walking.Initial suspicion is peripheral neuropathy.The proper diagnosis of Peripheral neuropathy begins with a detailed history and physical examination.Which of the following information in her social history may be a cause of her symptoms? Select all that apply.

A patient is being assessed for symptoms of headaches, changes in mental function, language deficits, and visual problems.Diagnostic testing reveals that he does not have a brain tumor.Which of the following may be the differential diagnosis for the patient's symptoms? Select all that apply.

Gayle is a 55-year-old woman who is suspected of having a brain tumor.The clinician orders diagnostic testing for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)to confirm this.Which of the following statements is true regarding a brain tumor?

A clinician is performing sensory assessment on a patient presenting signs and symptoms of neurological disease.During the assessment, the clinician notices that the patient has a decreased sense of both pain and temperature.Which of the following may be affected?

Mr.Fitzgerald has seizure conditions due to a recent accident causing traumatic brain injury (TBI).A nurse practitioner is tasked with giving the patient and his family information on home care.Which of the following should be included in the patient/family education?

Neurological assessment of the older adult requires specific tools and considerations to assess patient mental status.Which of the following should be used to assess patient cognition?

According to studies, which of the following is true regarding cerebrovascular disease?

Which of the following is a neurological disorder characterized by leg cramping, pulling, and tugging sensations, and may have a genetic component?

To rule out age-related benign symptoms, motor functions should be inspected for body position and involuntary movements.Which of the following should be included in the Assessment of motor function? Select all that apply.

According to studies, RLS is a condition for which there is no cure.Which of the following are recommended for the management of RLS symptoms? Select all that apply.

Mr.Newman developed a sudden onset of severe headache, weakness on one side of his body, difficulty speaking, and loss of balance.He was immediately admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke.Which of the following is the manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke?

Steve came in for an office visit presenting complaints of difficulty speaking, gait problems, and dizziness.Which of the following should be noted as additional signs and symptoms in the Focused interview? Select all that apply.

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system resulting in sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction.Which of the following conditions are the treatable causes of Peripheral neuropathy? Select all that apply.