Question 1

Patients with peripheral neuropathy may complain of episodes of vertigo and syncope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

MS is caused by progressive demyelination of the covering on the axon of the neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Antidepressant medications relieve the incapacitating symptoms of major depression within 10 to 14 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dysthymic disorders are a severe type of major depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

CNS tumors can be diagnosed by which of the following means?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  EEG 
D)  Lumbar puncture 
E)  All of the above 
A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  EEG 
D)  Lumbar puncture 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

Coumadin or heparin would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with TIAs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which structure in the brain controls the autonomic nervous system and regulates endocrine processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thalamus 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Ventricles 
D)  Cerebellum 
A)  Thalamus 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Ventricles 
D)  Cerebellum

Question 9

Which statement is not true about suicide statistics in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more successful than men at committing suicide. 
B)  Adolescents are more likely to attempt suicide if a close friend succeeded in committing suicide. 
C)  Family violence increases suicide attempts. 
D)  Often, those who attempt suicide engage in substance abuse. 
A)  Women are more successful than men at committing suicide. 
B)  Adolescents are more likely to attempt suicide if a close friend succeeded in committing suicide. 
C)  Family violence increases suicide attempts. 
D)  Often, those who attempt suicide engage in substance abuse.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this often is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  a future CVA. 
B)  a migraine headache. 
C)  epilepsy. 
D)  a brain tumor. 
A)  a future CVA. 
B)  a migraine headache. 
C)  epilepsy. 
D)  a brain tumor.

Question 12

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 13

As a medical assistant working with patients with neurologic disorders, you must be able to recognize general symptoms of neurologic problems. Summarize five typical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
• Rec

Question 14

To which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomic 
B)  Central 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Peripheral 
A)  Autonomic 
B)  Central 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Peripheral

Question 15

If encephalitis is caused by the herpes simplex or varicella zoster virus, treatment includes the use of Zovirax or Cytovene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peripheral nerve function is evaluated by examining which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cranial nerves 
B)  Motor function 
C)  Sensory function 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Cranial nerves 
B)  Motor function 
C)  Sensory function 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

A patient with quadriplegia suffers from spinal cord transection in what location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lumbar region 
B)  Lower thoracic area 
C)  Coccygeal area 
D)  Cervical region 
A)  Lumbar region 
B)  Lower thoracic area 
C)  Coccygeal area 
D)  Cervical region

Question 18

ALS can be cured if it is diagnosed early enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which condition is not usually associated with injuries caused by accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemiplegia 
B)  Cerebral concussion 
C)  Quadriplegia 
D)  Paraplegia 
A)  Hemiplegia 
B)  Cerebral concussion 
C)  Quadriplegia 
D)  Paraplegia

Question 20

Which of the following is the innermost meningeal layer and is highly vascular?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dura mater 
B)  Epidural space 
C)  Arachnoid 
D)  Pia mater 
A)  Dura mater 
B)  Epidural space 
C)  Arachnoid 
D)  Pia mater

Exam 37: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Patients with peripheral neuropathy may complain of episodes of vertigo and syncope.

MS is caused by progressive demyelination of the covering on the axon of the neuron.

Antidepressant medications relieve the incapacitating symptoms of major depression within 10 to 14 days.

Dysthymic disorders are a severe type of major depression.

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

CNS tumors can be diagnosed by which of the following means?

Coumadin or heparin would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with TIAs.

Which structure in the brain controls the autonomic nervous system and regulates endocrine processes?

Which statement is not true about suicide statistics in the United States?

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

If a patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this often is a sign of

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.

As a medical assistant working with patients with neurologic disorders, you must be able to recognize general symptoms of neurologic problems. Summarize five typical symptoms.

To which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

If encephalitis is caused by the herpes simplex or varicella zoster virus, treatment includes the use of Zovirax or Cytovene.

Peripheral nerve function is evaluated by examining which of the following?

A patient with quadriplegia suffers from spinal cord transection in what location?

ALS can be cured if it is diagnosed early enough.

Which condition is not usually associated with injuries caused by accidents?

Which of the following is the innermost meningeal layer and is highly vascular?

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