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