Deck 5: The Nervous Systemneurology and Psychiatry

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dysphasia?

A) dys (bad) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = bad feeling or sensation condition
B) dys (bad) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = bad speech condition
C) dys (good) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = good feeling or sensation condition
D) dys (not) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = absence or lack of feeling or sensation condition
E) dys (not) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = condition of not speaking

Answer 1

dys (bad) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = bad speech condition

Question 2

The root schiz/o in the term schizophrenia means

A) divide.
B) multiple.
C) brain.
D) mind.
E) condition.

Answer 2

divide.

Question 3

Which root(s) refer to the entire membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

A) dur/o
B) gangli/o
C) mening/o, meningi/o
D) myel/o
E) phren/o

Answer 3

mening/o, meningi/o

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurolysis?

A) neuro (nerve) + lysis (incision) = incision into a nerve
B) neuro (nerve) + lysis (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue
C) neuro (nerve) + lysis (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve
D) neuro (nerve) + lysis (removal) = removal of a nerve
E) neuro (nerve) + lysis (suture) = suture of a nerve

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term meningocele?

A) meningo (meninges) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the meninges
B) meningo (muscle) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the muscle
C) meningo (muscle) + cele (puncture) = puncture of the muscle
D) meningo (spinal cord) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the spinal cord
E) meningo (spinal cord) + cele (puncture) = puncture of the spinal cord

Question 6

Which syllable receives the emphasis in the term neurasthenia?

A) 1st: neur
B) 2nd: as
C) 3rd: then
D) 4th: i
E) 5th: a

Question 7

Translate the root gnosi/o.

A) feeling, sensation
B) know
C) mind
D) sleep
E) speech

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term encephalomyelitis into its component parts?

A) encephalo/myelitis
B) encephalo/myel/itis
C) en/cephalo/myel/itis
D) en/cephalo/mye/lit/is
E) en/ceph/alo/mye/lit/is

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hydrophobia?

A) hydro (fire) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of fire
B) hydro (heights) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of heights
C) hydro (light) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of light
D) hydro (marketplace) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of open spaces
E) hydro (water) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of water

Question 10

Which root refers to the tough outer membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

A) dur/o
B) gangli/o
C) mening/o, meningi/o
D) myel/o
E) phren/o

Question 11

Which root refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow?

A) dur/o
B) gangli/o
C) mening/o, meningi/o
D) myel/o
E) phren/o

Question 12

Translate the suffix-asthenia.

A) arrangement, order, coordination
B) feeling, sensation
C) know
D) slight or partial paralysis
E) weakness

Question 13

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term meningocele.

A) meh-NIN-goh-keel
B) meh-NIN-goh-seel
C) meh-NIN-joh-keel
D) meh-NIN-joh-seel

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurorrhaphy?

A) neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (incision) = incision into a nerve
B) neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue
C) neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve
D) neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (removal) = removal of a nerve
E) neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of a nerve

Question 15

Translate the suffix -paresis.

A) paralysis
B) feeling, sensation
C) know
D) slight or partial paralysis
E) weakness

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term electroencephalography into its component parts?

A) electro/en/cephalo/graphy
B) electro/encephalo/graphy
C) electro/en/cephalo/graph/y
D) electro/en/ceph/alo/graphy
E) electro/en/ceph/a/lo/graph/y

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term anesthetic?

A) an (against) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that calms emotional responses
B) an (bad) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that prevents bad feelings or unpleasant sensations
C) an (in, inside) + esthestic (movement) = a drug that creates movement inside the body
D) an (not) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that causes loss of sensation
E) an (without) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that causes a person to lose emotional responses

Question 18

Which of the following roots is associated with the function of the nervous system (as opposed to the structure of the nervous system)?

A) cephal/o
B) cerebr/o
C) crani/o
D) encephal/o
E) psych/o

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cephalalgia?

A) cephal (head) + algia (pain) = head pain
B) cephal (brain) + algia (pain) = brain pain
C) cephal (nerve) + algia (written record) = written record of the nerves
D) cephal (brain) + algia (recording) = recording of the brain
E) cephal (head) + algia (condition) = condition of the head

Question 20

Translate the root esthesi/o.

A) arrangement, order, coordination
B) feeling, sensation
C) paralysis
D) slight or partial paralysis
E) weakness

Question 21

Translate the medical term encephalomyeloneuropathy as literally as possible.

A) Disease of the brain, muscles, and nerves
B) Disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
C) Disease of the brain, head, and nerves
D) Disease of the head, spinal cord, and nerves
E) Disease of the head, muscles, and nerves

Question 22

Build a medical term that means reconstruction of a nerve.

A) neurectomy
B) neurolysis
C) neuroplasty
D) neurorrhaphy
E) neurotomy

Question 23

Build a medical term that means nerve tumor.

A) neuritis
B) neuroma
C) neuromalacia
D) neurosclerosis
E) polyneuritis

Question 24

Build a medical term that means disease affecting many nerves.

A) mononeuropathy
B) neuroarthropathy
C) neuropathy
D) poliomyelitis
E) polyneuropathy

Question 25

Build a medical term that means nerve pain.

A) neuropathy
B) neuritis
C) encephalalgia
D) neuralgia
E) paresis

Question 26

Translate the medical term craniotomy as literally as possible.

A) skull incision
B) skull destruction
C) skull reconstruction
D) skull removal
E) skull suture

Question 27

Build a medical term that means no feeling or sensation.

A) cephalodynia
B) anesthesia
C) encephalalgia
D) neuralgia
E) paresis

Question 28

Build a medical term that means brain hernia.

A) cerebellitis
B) meningocele
C) cranial hematoma
D) encephalocele
E) macrocephaly

Question 29

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cerebrotomy?

A) cerebro (brain) + tomy (incision) = incision into the brain
B) cerebro (head) + tomy (loose) = destruction of tissue in the head
C) cerebro (head, skull) + tomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the skull
D) cerebr (nerve) + otomy (removal) = removal of a nerve
E) cerebr (skull) + otomy (suture) = suture of the skull

Question 30

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the brain and meninges.

A) cerebellitis
B) cerebromeningitis
C) encephalitis
D) encephalomyelitis
E) meningitis

Question 31

Translate the medical term cerebral palsy as literally as possible.

A) Pertaining to brain paralysis: paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement
B) Pertaining to brain partial paralysis: partial paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement
C) Pertaining to nerve paralysis: paralysis caused by damage to the nerves
D) Pertaining to nerve partial paralysis: partial paralysis caused by damage to the nerves

Question 32

Translate the medical term hemiparesis as literally as possible.

A) paralysis in the lower half of the body
B) partial paralysis in half the body, either the right or left side
C) paralysis of one limb
D) partial paralysis of one limb
E) complete loss of sensation and motor function in all limbs

Question 33

Translate the medical term subdural hematoma as literally as possible.

A) Blood tumor located beneath the dura
B) Blood tumor located inside the dura
C) Blood tumor located outside the dura
D) Blood tumor located upon the dura

Question 34

Build a medical term that means study of the mind.

A) neurosis
B) psychology
C) psychopathy
D) psychopharmacology
E) schizophrenia

Question 35

Translate the medical term myelomeningocele as literally as possible.

A) Condition of the spinal cord and meninges
B) Condition of the spinal cord and its muscles
C) Hernia of the spinal cord and meninges
D) Hernia of the spinal cord and its muscles
E) Hernia of the meninges and muscles

Question 36

Translate the medical term psychiatry as literally as possible.

A) Mind study specialist: doctor who specializes in the study of the mind
B) Mind study specialty: branch of medicine that focuses on the study of the mind
C) Mind treatment specialist: doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind
D) Mind treatment specialty: branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of the mind

Question 37

Build a medical term that means removal of a piece of the skull.

A) craniectomy
B) craniomalacia
C) cranioplasty
D) craniostenosis
E) craniotomy

Question 38

Translate the medical term lobectomy as literally as possible.

A) lobe incision
B) lobe loose
C) lobe reconstruction
D) lobe removal
E) lobe suture

Question 39

Translate the medical term hydrocephaly as literally as possible.

A) Large head condition: abnormally large head
B) Pus head condition: accumulation of pus in the brain
C) Small head condition: abnormally small head
D) Water head condition: abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain

Question 40

Build a medical term that means head pain.

A) cephalalgia
B) dysesthesia
C) encephalalgia
D) neurodynia
E) encephalodynia

Question 41

Which of the following classification of drugs lessen anxiety?

A) analgesic
B) anticonvulsant
C) anxiolytic
D) hypnotic
E) thrombolytic

Question 42

Which abbreviation describes the system of nerves that is around the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord)?

A) CNS
B) CSF
C) LOC
D) PNS
E) SRS

Question 43

Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: Mrs. Sterling is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia from taking haloperidol. I changed her prescription to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to discuss how she is doing on the new medication. Overall, her condition has improved, and she has not had any hallucinations. Her only concern is recent insomnia (the past week). She noticed the insomnia started when she began a new job. She says that learning her new job has been stressful. She has been anxious at night, and that has made it hard for her to sleep. According to this excerpt, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A) Because of the side effects of haloperidol, the doctor prescribed a new medication to relieve her anxiety.
B) The patient has a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered sleep.
C) The patient is following up with her medical professional.
D) The patient is having difficulty sleeping.

Question 44

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is known as

A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
B) meningoencephalitis.
C) myelitis.
D) poliomyelitis.
E) polyneuropathy.

Question 45

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the abbreviation CVA?

A) It is a disease of the brain and spinal cord.
B) It is an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain.
C) It is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain.
D) It is a diagnostic procedure for studying the brain.
E) It is a procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain.

Question 46

Which of the following procedures is used to examine the electrical activity of the brain?

A) cerebral angiography
B) echoencephalography
C) electroencephalography
D) magnetic resonance angiography
E) positron emission tomography

Question 47

Following a stroke, a patient had aphasia. This means the patient

A) was unable to speak.
B) had difficulty speaking.
C) had difficulty swallowing.
D) was unable to move an extremity.
E) had difficulty moving an extremity.

Question 48

Which nerve is responsible for carrying impulses toward the central nervous system?

A) afferent nerve
B) defferent nerve
C) efferent nerve
D) negative nerve
E) positive nerve

Question 49

The medical term for fainting, or a loss of consciousness due to temporary loss of blood flow to the brain is

A) aphasia.
B) dysphagia.
C) vertigo.
D) neurasthenia.
E) syncope.

Question 50

Which of following statements most accurately describes a PET scan?

A) A procedure used to examine the blood vessels
B) A procedure used to examine the spinal cord
C) An imaging procedure that uses radiation to produce cross sections of the brain
D) An imaging technique that produces an image of the brain using sound waves sent through the skull
E) Inserting a needle into the lumbar region of the spine in order to collect spinal fluid

Question 51

Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: The plan for the patient is as follows: 1. Begin short-term anxiolytic therapy; 2. Continue antipsychotic; 3. Follow-up visit in 2 months; 4. Continue following with psychologist. According to this patient's treatment plan, she will

A) begin to take a drug that will lessen her anxiety, will continue to take drugs to oppose any mind conditions, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the study of the mind.
B) begin to take a drug that will lessen any anxiety, will continue to take drugs to oppose her depression, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.
C) begin to take a drug that will lessen any depression, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.
D) begin to take a drug that will lessen any mind conditions, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the study of the mind.
E) begin to take a drug that will lessen any mind conditions, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.

Question 52

The fear of heights is known as

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) hydrophobia.
D) kleptomania.
E) photophobia.

Question 53

The medical term for an inflammation of the spinal cord is

A) meningitis.
B) encephalitis.
C) spinalitis.
D) myelitis.
E) cephalitis.

Question 54

Which of the following classifications of drugs relieves pain?

A) analgesic
B) anticonvulsant
C) antipsychotic
D) anxiolytic
E) hypnotic

Question 55

Choose the best definition for hemorrhagic stroke.

A) A loss of brain function caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain
B) A loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to the rupture of a blood vessel
C) A loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to blockage
D) A temporary loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to the rupture of a blood vessel that usually resolves within 24 hours

Question 56

_____________________refers to an excessive desire to steal.

A) Acrophobia
B) Agoraphobia
C) Hydrophobia
D) Kleptomania
E) Photophobia

Question 57

A loss or decline in mental function is called

A) aphasia
B) catatonia
C) dementia
D) dyslexia
E) dyskinesia

Question 58

Which of the following procedures is used to examine blood vessels in the brain?

A) cerebral angiography
B) echoencephalography
C) electroencephalography
D) myelogram
E) positron emission tomography

Question 59

A _________________ anesthetic causes a complete loss of consciousness.

A) general
B) local
C) regional
D) topical

Question 60

A patient has a medical diagnosis of myelodysplasia. This means the patient has a condition of bad formation of the

A) brain.
B) meninges.
C) spinal cord.
D) cerebral cortex.
E) brain stem.

Question 61

Translate the root in the medical term anorexia.

A) condition
B) no
C) hunger
D) appetite
E) vomiting

Question 62

Build a medical term that means bad speaking condition.

A) a (bad) + phas (speaking) + al (condition)
B) dys (bad) + phag (speaking) + ia (condition)
C) dys (bad) + phas (speaking) + ia (condition)
D) a (bad) + phag (speaking) + al (condition)
E) dys (bad) +phag (speaking) +osis (condition)

Question 63

A type of stroke in which the blood supply to the brain is cut off due to a blockage is called a(n) __________________stroke.

A) ischemic
B) transient
C) hemorrhagic
D) intracerebral
E) cerebral vascular accident

Question 64

The abbreviation used to describe a "mini-stroke" caused by the blockage of a blood vessel, which resolves within 24 hours is a(n)

A) CVA.
B) CNS.
C) TIA.
D) ICP.
E) EEG.

Question 65

Build a medical term that means a collection of blood pertaining to upon the dura.

A) sub (upon) + dur (dura) + al (condition) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)
B) epi (upon) + dur (dura) + al (pertaining to) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)
C) epi (upon) + dural (dura) + hema (blood) +toma (collection)
D) intra (upon) + dur (dura) + al (pertaining to) + hemat (blood) + oma (collection)
E) hyper (upon) + dur (dura) + al (condition) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)

Question 66

Identify and define the word parts in the medical term psychosomatic.

A) psycho (mind) + somatic (body)
B) psycho (mind) + soma (body) +tic (pertaining to)
C) psycho (mind) + somat (body) +ic (pertaining to)
D) psycho (mind) + soma (body) + tic (condition)
E) psycho (mind) + som (body) +atic (condition)

Question 67

An image of the spinal cord, usually done using an x-ray is a

A) CT scan.
B) myelogram.
C) PET.
D) LP.
E) EEG.

Question 68

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind, including prescribing medications is a

A) psychiatrist.
B) psychologist.
C) psychiatry.
D) psychology.

Question 69

A patient had a procedure in which a needle was inserted into the spine to collect spinal fluid. The abbreviation for this test is a(n)

A) EEG.
B) CT.
C) MRI.
D) PET.
E) LP.

Question 70

_________ is an eating disorder characterized by overeating followed by forced vomiting.

A) Anorexia
B) Neurosis
C) Psychosis
D) Schizophrenia
E) Bulimia

Question 71

The classifications of drugs used to treat seizures are

A) anesthetics.
B) antipsychotics.
C) anxiolytics.
D) anticonvulsants.
E) analgesics.

Question 72

An incision into the skull is called a(n)

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) cephalotomy.
D) encephalectomy.
E) cerebrotomy.

Question 73

Build a medical term that means brain disease.

A) cephalo (brain) + plasty (disease)
B) encephalo (brain) + plasty (disease)
C) encephalo (brain) + pathy (disease)
D) myelo (brain) + pathy (disease)
E) cranio (brain) +pathy (disease)

Question 74

A patient with an intracerebral hematoma has a collection of blood located

A) outside of the brain.
B) around the brain.
C) inside the brain.
D) under the brain.
E) between the cerebral hemispheres.

Question 75

Translate the medical term hemiplegia.

A) partial paralysis in half the body
B) weakness in half of the body
C) paralysis in both legs
D) paralysis in one half of the body
E) paralysis in all four extremities

Question 76

The root in the medical term narcolepsy means

A) narcotics.
B) shaking.
C) sleep.
D) stiffness.
E) nerve.

Question 77

A psychiatric condition in which the patient withdraws from communication with others and is only focused on the self is

A) neurosis.
B) autism.
C) schizophrenia.
D) cerebral palsy.
E) psychosis.

Question 78

The medical term used to describe a problem that originates from the nervous system is

A) neuropathy.
B) neurogenic.
C) neuroplasia.
D) neuropoiesis.
E) neuroplasty.

Question 79

The translation of the medical term psychosis is

A) pertaining to the mind.
B) condition of the mind.
C) disease of the mind.
D) fixation of the mind.
E) originating in the mind.

Question 80

A disease characterized by seizures is

A) autism.
B) cerebral palsy.
C) narcolepsy.
D) epilepsy.
E) bulimia.