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What is the primary cause of the abnormal pain sensation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

  • Psychological factors amplify the perception of pain
  • An exaggerated inflammatory response reinforces the pain, creating a self-sustaining pain loop (correct)
  • Muscle spasms and tissue damage trigger the pain sensation
  • Nerve damage causes constant firing of pain signals to the brain

Which of the following is NOT a type of spinal cord injury?

  • Laceration
  • Transection
  • Herniation (correct)
  • Contusion

What is a likely symptom of an injury to the anterior portion of the spinal cord?

  • Loss of most sensation
  • Pain and temperature sensation loss
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Loss of motor function (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of spinal cord injury?

<p>Kidney stones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of a stroke?

<p>Oxygen deprivation to brain cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential sign of a stroke?

<p>Muscle cramps and spasms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common physiological factors involved in most primary headaches?

<p>Dilation of cranial blood vessels and lack of pain inhibition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some key contributing factors to fibromyalgia?

<p>HPA axis dysregulation and central sensitization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major sign of cerebral palsy?

<p>Problems with walking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the frequent complications associated with cerebral palsy?

<p>Pain and seizures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of cerebral palsy?

<p>&quot;Problems with walking&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines whether somebody will develop Huntington disease?

<p>Genetic mutation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signs and symptoms occur if peripheral neuropathy affects primarily sensory neurons?

<p>Pain, tingling, hyperalgesia, allodynia and numbness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of Dystonia?

<p>A common condition with repetitive, involuntary contractions of skeletal muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dystonia appear to be linked to?

<p>Basal ganglia, inability to process some neurotransmitters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors lead to the damage seen with peripheral neuropathy?

<p>Lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, trauma, etc (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes dystonia from other essential tremors or Parkinson Disease?

<p>Repetitive involuntary muscle contractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the signs and symptoms of a TBI?

<p>Severity and areas affected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely result of multiple head injuries that follow too quickly to allow for full healing?

<p>Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What nerve is damaged from Trigeminal Neuralgia?

<p>Cranial nerve V (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure wraps around the trigeminal nerve to cause Trigeminal Neuralgia?

<p>Blood vessel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of spina bifida?

<p>Neural tube defect in which the vertebral arch doesn’t close over the spinal cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is most likely to determine the severity and types of symptoms of spina bifida?

<p>Location and size of the cyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of headache is likely to involve a pulsing headache with nausea and light sensitivity?

<p>Migraine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of the etiology of Meniere's disease?

<p>Any disruptions of the inner ear environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common seizure triggers?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between general and partial seizures?

<p>General seizures affect the whole brain, while partial seizures affect isolated areas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rebound headache?

<p>Headaches occurring from increasing tolerance for headache medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment approach for Bell's palsy?

<p>Muscle relaxants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the recovery time for someone with Bell's palsy?

<p>The patient's overall health and any underlying conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Bell's palsy according to the information provided?

<p>A viral infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely long-term complication of Bell's palsy if the patient does not receive proper treatment?

<p>Permanent facial paralysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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