Basic Medical Terminology - Chapter 10 - The Nervous System and Mental Health
Mary Beth Cawthorn was diagnosed as having __________ __________. This progressive autoimmune disease is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath.
multiple sclerosis
Jill Beck said she fainted. The medical term for this brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased blood flow to the brain is
syncope
To control her patient's tremors caused by Parkinson's disease, Dr. Wang performed a/an __________. This is a surgical incision into the thalamus.
thalamotomy
Georgia Houghton suffered a/an __________ __________ attack (TIA), and her doctors were concerned that this was a warning of an increased stroke risk.
transient ischemic
Clue: a disorder consisting of sudden brief episodes of falling asleep during the day
NARC/O - LEPSY
Which condition is characterized by the false perception of body appearance, which leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and inability to maintain a healthy body weight?
anorexia nervosa
Harvey Ikeman has mood shifts from highs to severe lows that affect his attitude, energy, and ability to function. Harvey's doctor describes this condition as __________ disorder.
bipolar
Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as
causalgia
In the auto accident, Anthony DeNicola hit his head on the windshield. The paramedics were concerned that this jarring of the brain had caused a/an
concussion
Dissociative disorders are characterized by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic episodes.
False
Echoencephalography is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.
False
Lumbar radiculopathy is nerve pain in the neck.
False
Radiculitis, which is also known as wryneck, is caused by a viral infection.
False
Clue: a tumor of the spinal cord
MYEL - OSIS
Clue: the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word
A - PHASIA
Paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet.
True
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality.
True
Seasonal affective disorder is a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decreased hours of daylight during winter months.
True
The condition known as __________ __________ __________ is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A/An __________ disorder is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function, such as paralysis or blindness that are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause.
conversion
Which term describes a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol?
delirium tremens
Which term means a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?
delusion
During childbirth, __________ anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor.
epidural
The classification of drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is known as a/an
hypnotic
After several months of being unable to sleep well, Wayne Ladner visited his doctor about this problem. His doctor recorded this condition as being
insomnia