Question 1

Aricept is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An elderly patient with signs and symptoms of dementia is going through the normal phases of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Patients with a grand mal seizure disorder may experience a(n) __________ that warns them of an impending seizure.

Accepted Answer

aura
Patients with a grand mal

Question 4

A patient diagnosed with encephalitis will be admitted to the hospital and immediately placed on IV antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parkinson's disease:

Accepted Answer

A) affects men more often than women 
B) is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine 
C) is progressive and has no cure 
D) all of the above 
E) B and C 
A) affects men more often than women 
B) is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine 
C) is progressive and has no cure 
D) all of the above 
E) B and C

Question 6

In what way does the medical assistant contribute most to the diagnosis of neurologic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Conducting diagnostic tests 
B) Careful observation of and listening to patients 
C) Positioning patients for neurologic examinations 
D) Providing patient instruction 
A) Conducting diagnostic tests 
B) Careful observation of and listening to patients 
C) Positioning patients for neurologic examinations 
D) Providing patient instruction

Question 7

The __________, located deep in the center of the cerebrum near the superior portion of the brainstem, is made up of the thalamus and the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

diencephalon
The diencephalon,

Question 8

A lumbar puncture often is performed to determine the CSF pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Patients diagnosed with grand mal seizures may be treated with which of the following medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurontin 
B) Cognex 
C) Lamictal 
D) A and C 
A) Neurontin 
B) Cognex 
C) Lamictal 
D) A and C

Question 10

Faulty development of fetal tissue results in an infant who is born with __________.

Accepted Answer

anomalies
Faulty dev

Question 11

Which statement is not true of TIAs?

Accepted Answer

A) They result from short-term ischemic episodes. 
B) They may be precursors to a CVA. 
C) They cause permanent neurologic dysfunction. 
D) They indicate the need for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. 
A) They result from short-term ischemic episodes. 
B) They may be precursors to a CVA. 
C) They cause permanent neurologic dysfunction. 
D) They indicate the need for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

Question 12

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson's disease 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Meningitis 
D) A secondary brain tumor 
A) Parkinson's disease 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Meningitis 
D) A secondary brain tumor

Question 13

A serious concern for family members of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is:

Accepted Answer

A) the patient may stop taking the medication when he or she starts feeling better 
B) all medications for the treatment of the condition cause serious side effects 
C) no effective medications exist for the management of this serious mental health disorder 
A) the patient may stop taking the medication when he or she starts feeling better 
B) all medications for the treatment of the condition cause serious side effects 
C) no effective medications exist for the management of this serious mental health disorder

Question 14

Zomig and Topamax have proved useful for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A primary symptom of meningitis is a stiff neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In its embryonic stage, the CNS begins as the neural tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What diagnostic studies might the physician order for a patient suspected of having a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

A) Ophthalmoscopic examination 
B) CT scan 
C) EEG 
D) A and B 
A) Ophthalmoscopic examination 
B) CT scan 
C) EEG 
D) A and B

Question 18

The __________ closely regulates what substances enter the brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

blood-brain barrier
The blood-

Question 19

A patient who shows __________ is unable to coordinate the complex muscular actions required for movement.

Accepted Answer

ataxia
A patient who shows ata

Question 20

MS is diagnosed most frequently in the southern U.S.states, and adolescent females are affected most often.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 44: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Aricept is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

An elderly patient with signs and symptoms of dementia is going through the normal phases of aging.

Patients with a grand mal seizure disorder may experience a(n) __________ that warns them of an impending seizure.

A patient diagnosed with encephalitis will be admitted to the hospital and immediately placed on IV antibiotics.

Parkinson's disease:

In what way does the medical assistant contribute most to the diagnosis of neurologic disorders?

The __________, located deep in the center of the cerebrum near the superior portion of the brainstem, is made up of the thalamus and the hypothalamus.

A lumbar puncture often is performed to determine the CSF pressure.

Patients diagnosed with grand mal seizures may be treated with which of the following medications?

Faulty development of fetal tissue results in an infant who is born with __________.

Which statement is not true of TIAs?

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

A serious concern for family members of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is:

Zomig and Topamax have proved useful for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.

A primary symptom of meningitis is a stiff neck.

In its embryonic stage, the CNS begins as the neural tube.

What diagnostic studies might the physician order for a patient suspected of having a brain tumor?

The __________ closely regulates what substances enter the brain tissue.

A patient who shows __________ is unable to coordinate the complex muscular actions required for movement.

MS is diagnosed most frequently in the southern U.S.states, and adolescent females are affected most often.

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Telephone Techniques

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Patient Reception and Processing

Office Environment and Daily Operations

Written Communications and Mail Processing

The Paper Medical Record Formerly Medical Records Management

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Basics of Diagnostic Coding

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