38 Questions
Which complications are more likely in people with a long history of eating disorders?
Depression, anxiety disorders, and slow heart rate
What are common topics of obsession for people with OCD?
Contamination, violence, or trauma
What is another term for PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Injury
What nerve is damaged by Bell Palsy?
Cranial nerve VII
This type of infection may cause inflammation, leading to Bell Palsy.
Lyme disease infection
What is the major symptom of Bell Palsy?
Sudden onset of flaccid paralysis of the face
What is the best description of CRPS?
A chronic pain condition affecting limbs
How are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder different?
Anorexia: Self-starvation, Bulimia: Binges on indulgent food and purges, Binge-eating: Overeating with no distressing loss of control.
What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy?
Anoxia or asphyxia during birth
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of cerebral palsy?
Fibromyalgia
Which of the following is the best description of fibromyalgia?
A multifactorial condition involving problems with neurotransmitters, hormonal imbalance, and sleep disorders
What is the primary physiological factor that contributes to most primary headaches?
Hypersensitivity in some neural pathways
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tension headaches?
Widespread and shifting pain
What is the most likely cause of cerebral palsy in a child who experienced head trauma with forceps during delivery?
Head trauma with forceps
Which of the following is NOT a common contributing factor to fibromyalgia?
Muscle weakness and atrophy
What is the most likely cause of headaches in a patient with a history of head trauma?
Hypersensitivity in some neural pathways due to head trauma
What is the primary factor that determines whether somebody will develop Huntington's disease?
Genetic mutation
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main categories of symptoms associated with Huntington's disease?
Peripheral neuropathy
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to the damage seen with peripheral neuropathy?
Genetic predisposition
Which of the following is an example of a condition that can lead to peripheral neuropathy?
Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following signs and symptoms occurs if peripheral neuropathy primarily affects the autonomic neurons?
Twitching and cramping
What is the best description of dystonia?
A common condition with repetitive, involuntary contractions of skeletal muscles
What is dystonia most likely linked to?
Basal ganglia and neurotransmitter imbalance
What feature distinguishes dystonia from other essential tremors or Parkinson's disease?
The presence of involuntary muscle contractions
Which type of headache is associated with nausea, light sensitivity, and pulsing pain?
Migraine
What is a rebound headache?
Headaches occurring from overuse of headache medication
What is the main cause of Meniere disease?
Disruptions in the endolymph balance
What are the common triggers for seizures?
Sudden changes in light levels
What occurs in the brain during a seizure?
Interconnecting cerebral neurons discharge electricity
What are some consequences of prolonged sleep deprivation?
Impaired immune function
What symptoms are associated with Meniere disease?
Hearing loss, tinnitus, aural fullness, and rotational vertigo
What is the primary mechanism behind the self-sustaining pain in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?
An exaggerated inflammatory response reinforcing the pain in a positive feedback loop
Which of the following is NOT a type of spinal cord injury mentioned in the text?
Shearing
Which of the following is NOT a likely symptom of an injury to the lateral portion of the spinal cord?
Loss of motor function
What is the primary cause of damage to brain cells during a stroke?
Oxygen deprivation
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that may lead to a stroke?
Infection
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign that someone is currently having a stroke?
Muscle spasms
What leads to most of the damage from a traumatic brain injury?
The text does not provide this information
Test your knowledge of Huntington disease, a progressive degenerative autonomic disorder of the CNS. Questions cover factors determining the development, main symptom categories, and factors leading to damage seen with peripheral neuropathy.
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