Chapter 12 Review Section L

The diagnosis of ____ was correct because the weakness affected only one side of Charles' face.

Bell's palsy

Roberta's symptoms included fine tremors, muscular weakness, rigidity, and a shuffling gait, leading to a diagnosis of ____.

Parkinson's disease

Lucinda's ____ resulted in increasing muscle weakness as the motor neurons in her spinal cord degenerated.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

A cerebral angiogram was ordered because Dr. Larson suspected Mrs. Constantine had a(n) ____.

cerebral aneurysm

Birth trauma resulted in the newborn developing ____.

cerebral palsy

Matthew's hydrocephalus required the placement of a(n) ____.

cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Dr. Martin noted that the 96-year old patient suffered from ____ when she determined that he was confused, disoriented, and agitated.

delirium

A(n) ____ test was performed in order to pinpoint the exact position of the nerve damage.

nerve conduction velocity

Following the car accident, a CT scan showed a(n) ____ was putting pressure on the brain, necessitating immediate surgery.

subdural hematoma

Because Mae's hemiparesis was temporary, the final diagnosis was ____.

transient ischemic attack