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?

Tumors, bleeding, and venous thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Regulates heart rate and breathing Signup and view all the answers

What do evoked response tests measure?

Electrical brain activity in response to stimulation Signup and view all the answers

How many synapses are approximately present in the human body?

200 Signup and view all the answers

In which conditions is electromyography typically used?

Assessment of muscle activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which nervous system connects sensory organs with the brain?

Somatic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

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

Myelin Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is used to treat Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Endarterectomy Signup and view all the answers

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

Daily activities disability Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical marijuana Signup and view all the answers

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

Young adults Signup and view all the answers

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

Can be linked to other causes Signup and view all the answers

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

Aubagio Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the severity of symptoms and disability Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom commonly associated with viral meningitis?

Seizures Signup and view all the answers

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

Hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological symptom is associated with hemiparesis in patients?

Weakness on one side of the body Signup and view all the answers

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

Difficulty speaking Signup and view all the answers

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

Dressing score of 10 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?

Incontinence and inability to manage alone Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of embolic strokes?

Cardiogenic emboli Signup and view all the answers

In which areas can vertebrobasilar strokes occur?

Subcortical white matter and basal ganglia Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms may be associated with vertebrobasilar strokes?

Ataxia and vertigo Signup and view all the answers

How are embolic strokes different from ischemic strokes?

They are treated differently for underwriting purposes Signup and view all the answers

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

Time elapsed since the episode occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Photophobia Signup and view all the answers