Week 8 Study Guide Questions

What is the main symptom of a cerebral aneurysm?

Nausea
Blurred vision
Severe headache (correct)
Weakness in limbs

Encephalitis is different from meningitis due to what factor?

Encephalitis can be treated with antibiotics, while meningitis cannot.
Encephalitis results from trauma, but meningitis is always infectious.
Encephalitis affects the brain, while meningitis affects the protective membranes around the brain.
Encephalitis is caused by viruses, whereas meningitis is caused by bacteria. (correct)

Stroke on one side of the cerebral hemisphere affects what?

The contralateral side of the body (correct)
Vision across all visual fields
Memory on both sides of the brain
Speech and language abilities universally

What is a risk factor of hemorrhagic stroke?

High blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

A cerebral aneurysm can result in what type of hemorrhage?

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is a risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke?

Acute hypertension (A) Signup and view all the answers

Parkinson's Disease is a deficiency in which brain chemical?

Dopamine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which two signs does Parkinson's Disease manifest?

Muscle rigidity (C), Tremors while resting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of acute pain?

Headache (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are three common presentations of a migraine? (Select all that apply)

Nausea (A), Photophobia (C), Headache (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with bone issues in multiple myeloma?

Bone pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics are indicative of scoliosis? (Select all that apply)

Lateral curvature (C), Asymmetric waist (D), Uneven shoulders (A), Scapular prominence (@), Respiratory complications (@) Signup and view all the answers

Which habits or conditions can lead to delayed healing of a bone fracture? (Select all that apply)

Smoking (A), Diabetes (C), Poor Diet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Paget's Disease?

Excessive bone resorption followed by excessive formation of fragile bone (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the most common site for Paget's disease to affect?

Spine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of disease is osteomyelitis?

Hematogenous (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is osteosarcoma?

A type of malignant bone forming tumor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Vitamin D deficiency called in adults?

Osteomalacia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Vitamin D deficiency called in children?

Rickets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is malunion in relation to skeletal fractures?

A fracture that heals with poor alignment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are muscle strains caused by?

Abnormal contractions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Lupus is what type of disease?

Autoimmune (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a classic presentation of lupus?

Butterfly rash on the face (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are three signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis? (Select all that apply)

Inflammation (A), Stiffness in the spine (C), Fusion of spinal joints (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of gouty arthritis?

Inadequate excretion of uric acid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of condition is rheumatoid arthritis?

Systemic (B), Inflammatory (D), Autoimmune disorder (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which are characteristics of gout?

Renal involvement (C), Disturbed uric acid metabolism (A), Crystalline deposits in bony tissue (B), Crystalline deposits in connective tissue (@), Cardiac involvement (@) Signup and view all the answers