Exam 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Ruptured disks in the cervical region of the spine often produce pain and weakness in the arms and neck.

The spinal cord is divided into ___ segments, each giving rise to a pair of spinal nerves.

A collection or mass of blood that forms between the skull and the dura mater is termed a(n)

Cephalalgia, or secondary headache, is sometimes a symptom of an underlying disorder or disease.

_____ involves degeneration of the nerves outside the CNS and affects the distal muscles of the extremities.

Paralysis of all four extremities is known as

Periodic severe headaches that may be completely incapacitating are called

The amnesia of transient global amnesia is permanent.

Nuchal rigidity, headache, and photopia are symptomatic of

TIA and transient global amnesia are the same thing.

Paralysis of the lower half of the body as a result of damage in the lower portion of the spinal cord is called

Encephalitis is caused by

Of the following, which is not likely to cause a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

The goals of treatment for all spinal cord injuries include restoration of the normal alignment and stability of the spine; decompression of the spinal cord, nerves, and vertebrae; and early rehabilitation of the patient.

With an epidural hematoma, the onset of symptoms is delayed as a result of a slower accumulation of blood.

RLS is caused by hypertension.

All brain tumors originate in the brain tissue.

A disorder of the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve) that causes a sudden onset of weakness or paralysis of facial muscles is

An acute, rapidly progressive disease of the spinal nerves with progressive muscle weakness and paralysis in a 24- to 72-hour period may be indicative of

The CNS's function is to process and store sensory and motor information and to govern the state of consciousness.