Question 1

Secondary brain tumors usually arise from:

Accepted Answer

A)  severe head trauma. 
B)  metastasized breast or lung tumors. 
C)  exposure to carcinogenic agents. 
D)  exposure to radiation. 
A)  severe head trauma. 
B)  metastasized breast or lung tumors. 
C)  exposure to carcinogenic agents. 
D)  exposure to radiation.

Question 2

Which statement applies to Huntington's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. 
B)  It is manifested in individuals by age 20 years. 
C)  It presents with choreiform movements in the upper body and decreased ability to concentrate. 
D)  It causes decreased levels of all neurotransmitters in the CNS. 
A)  It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. 
B)  It is manifested in individuals by age 20 years. 
C)  It presents with choreiform movements in the upper body and decreased ability to concentrate. 
D)  It causes decreased levels of all neurotransmitters in the CNS.

Question 3

Which of the following impairments results from infection by the polio virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain and paresthesia in a cranial nerve or dermatome 
B)  Loss of motor and sensory function in the peripheral nerves 
C)  Inflammation and increased intracranial pressure 
D)  Loss of function of motor neurons of the spinal cord and medulla 
A)  Pain and paresthesia in a cranial nerve or dermatome 
B)  Loss of motor and sensory function in the peripheral nerves 
C)  Inflammation and increased intracranial pressure 
D)  Loss of function of motor neurons of the spinal cord and medulla

Question 4

In cases of noncommunicating hydrocephalus, why does excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption of CSF through the arachnoid villi is impaired. 
B)  Excessive amounts of CSF are produced in the ventricles. 
C)  An obstruction is present in the aqueduct of Sylvius or other channel. 
D)  Flow around the spinal cord is blocked. 
A)  Absorption of CSF through the arachnoid villi is impaired. 
B)  Excessive amounts of CSF are produced in the ventricles. 
C)  An obstruction is present in the aqueduct of Sylvius or other channel. 
D)  Flow around the spinal cord is blocked.

Question 5

What is the typical change in blood pressure in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erratic diastolic pressure 
B)  Decreasing systolic pressure 
C)  Systolic and diastolic pressures decreasing proportionately 
D)  Increasing pulse pressure 
A)  Erratic diastolic pressure 
B)  Decreasing systolic pressure 
C)  Systolic and diastolic pressures decreasing proportionately 
D)  Increasing pulse pressure

Secondary brain tumors usually arise from:

Which statement applies to Huntington's disease?

Which of the following impairments results from infection by the polio virus?

In cases of noncommunicating hydrocephalus, why does excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulate?

What is the typical change in blood pressure in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure?

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Exam 14: Neurological Disorders

Secondary brain tumors usually arise from:

Which statement applies to Huntington's disease?

Which of the following impairments results from infection by the polio virus?

In cases of noncommunicating hydrocephalus, why does excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulate?

What is the typical change in blood pressure in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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