50 Questions
What is one of the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
Dysphagia
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
Hypertension
What is a common problem faced by people with Multiple Sclerosis?
Unsteady gait
Which of the following is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis that affects the urinary system?
Urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy, or incontinence
What is a cognitive symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
Decreased attention span
At what age range does symptom onset usually occur?
20 to 40 years of age
What can trigger or worsen exacerbations of Multiple Sclerosis?
Fever, hot baths, sun exposure, and stress
What is a possible complication of Multiple Sclerosis?
Epilepsy
What is a possible manifestation of a transient ischemic attack?
All of these
What is another name for a transient ischemic attack?
Mini stroke
What is the pattern of Multiple Sclerosis?
Characterized by remissions and exacerbations
What is commonly affected by paralysis in Multiple Sclerosis?
Legs
What is a potential complication of a transient ischemic attack?
Stroke
What is a characteristic facial feature of Cushing's disease?
Full, rounded face ("moon face")
What is a crucial aspect of preventing transient ischemic attacks?
Managing underlying medical conditions
What is the opposite of diabetes insipidus?
SIADH
What is a key difference between a transient ischemic attack and a stroke?
Duration of symptoms
What is a complication of SIADH?
Water intoxication
What is the diagnosis of SIADH based on?
Presence of hyponatremia with a normal and expanded plasma volume
What is a treatment goal for Cushing's disease?
Normalize facial appearance
What is a characteristic of an absence seizure?
Appearing to stare into space and/or having jerking or twitching muscles
What is the primary effect of a tonic seizure?
Causes stiffening of muscles of the body, generally those in the back and extremities
What is another name for a tonic-clonic seizure?
Grand mal seizure
What happens to an individual immediately after a seizure?
They experience a postictal period
What is a characteristic of focal seizures?
They occur in just one part of the brain
What type of seizure causes a loss of normal muscle tone?
Atonic seizure
What type of seizure causes repeated jerking movements of muscles on both sides of the body?
Clonic seizure
What is a common feature of simple focal seizures?
The person maintains consciousness
What is a possibility for focal seizures?
They can spread to the entire brain
What is a challenge in diagnosing focal seizures?
They can be easily confused with other disorders
What is a characteristic of seizure characteristics in focal seizures?
They tend to be similar with every seizure
What is the duration of a typical focal seizure?
Just a few seconds
What is a characteristic of a simple focal seizure?
Unusual feelings or sensations
What is a common feature of complex focal seizures?
Display of strange, repetitious behaviors
What is a possible symptom of a focal seizure?
Hearing things that are not real
What is the primary difference between a simple focal seizure and a complex focal seizure?
Level of consciousness
What is an example of an automatisms?
Blinking
What is a characteristic of focal seizures in general?
Can take many different forms
What is a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) also known as?
Brain Attack
What is the most common type of CVA?
Ischemic stroke
What is a consequence of cerebral vessel rupture?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is a possible cause of a CVA?
Hypertension
What type of CVA is the most fatal?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is the permanent consequence of ischemic damage in a CVA?
Permanent damage
What is a seizure?
A transient physical or behavioral alteration that results from an abnormal electrical activity in the brain
What can cause a seizure to occur?
Trauma, hypoglycemia, electrolyte disorders, acidosis, infection, tumors, or chemical ingestion
What is the term for a seizure disorder resulting from spontaneous firing of abnormal neurons?
Epilepsy
What is a complication of epilepsy?
Brain damage, traumatic brain injury, aspiration, mood disorders, and status epilepticus
What is status epilepticus?
A seizure that lasts longer than 20 minutes or subsequent seizures occur before the individual has fully regained consciousness
What is the underlying cause of epilepsy?
Spontaneous firing of abnormal neurons
Test your knowledge of Cushing's syndrome, a rare endocrine disorder, and its diagnosis. Identify the symptoms and characteristics of the condition, and learn about the treatment options. Evaluate your understanding of this complex health topic.
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