Chapter 5 MC
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What is a lumbar puncture commonly used for?

  • Testing muscle activity
  • Extracting cerebrospinal fluid (correct)
  • Measuring blood pressure
  • Treating venous thrombosis
  • What is the main function of the cerebellum?

  • Regulates heart rate
  • Processes conscious thought
  • Coordinates movement (correct)
  • Stores memories
  • Which part of the brain is responsible for reasoning and judgment?

  • Medulla oblongata
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Spinal cord
  • Cerebral cortex (correct)
  • How is Elevated CSF pressure associated with in medical conditions?

    <p>Tumors, bleeding, and venous thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

    <p>Regulates heart rate and breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do evoked response tests measure?

    <p>Electrical brain activity in response to stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many synapses are approximately present in the human body?

    <p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which conditions is electromyography typically used?

    <p>Assessment of muscle activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of Carotid Artery Stenosis?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nervous system connects sensory organs with the brain?

    <p>Somatic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of matter is known as 'gray matter'?

    <p>Myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is used to treat Carotid Artery Stenosis?

    <p>Endarterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expanded Disability Status Scale used to measure in multiple sclerosis patients?

    <p>Daily activities disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product, derived from marijuana, is mentioned as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis symptoms?

    <p>Medical marijuana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range at which most individuals with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed?

    <p>Young adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why aren't some symptoms attributed to multiple sclerosis according to the text?

    <p>Can be linked to other causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication mentioned is becoming more widely spread for treating multiple sclerosis?

    <p>Aubagio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hope regarding the newer treatments mentioned in the text for multiple sclerosis?

    <p>To reduce the severity of symptoms and disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom commonly associated with viral meningitis?

    <p>Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves the swelling of the ventricles compressing normal brain tissue?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurological symptom is associated with hemiparesis in patients?

    <p>Weakness on one side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of carotid artery stenosis and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

    <p>Difficulty speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is indicative of an independent individual based on the provided scoring system?

    <p>Dressing score of 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge faced by individuals with a high dependency level in toileting according to the provided information?

    <p>Incontinence and inability to manage alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of embolic strokes?

    <p>Cardiogenic emboli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas can vertebrobasilar strokes occur?

    <p>Subcortical white matter and basal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms may be associated with vertebrobasilar strokes?

    <p>Ataxia and vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are embolic strokes different from ischemic strokes?

    <p>They are treated differently for underwriting purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is often considered when evaluating Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) for underwriting purposes?

    <p>Time elapsed since the episode occurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

    <p>Photophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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