9 Neurological Disorders (Unit 3)

Question 1

neurons

Answer 1

the basic unit of nervous system

Question 2

Name the parts of a neuron

Answer 2

Cell body
Dendrites
Filamentous axon
Myelin Sheath

Question 3

What makes the Central Nervous System?

Answer 3

Brain

Spinal cord

Question 4

What makes the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

Answer 4

12 pairs of Cranial nerves

31 pairs of Spinal nerves

Question 5

somatic nervous system

Answer 5

a subsection of PNS that controls voluntary muscle action and sensory input

Question 6

autonomic nervous system

Answer 6

a subsection of PNS that involuntarily control like glands, heart, “Fight or flight” sensation

Question 7

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Answer 7

Neurological exam
X-Ray
CT
MRI
Electrocephalography (EEG)
Spinal tap
Myelography
Angiography

Question 8

What’s included in a NEUROLOGICAL EXAM?

Answer 8

Pupillary reaction
Reflexes
Person’s oriented to info about themself, place, time
Behavior [that’s not normal to them]

Question 9

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Answer 9

test that measures the electrical activity of the brain

Question 10

Spinal tap

Answer 10

procedure in which cerebrospinal fluis is withdrawn and examined

Question 11

Myelography

Answer 11

radiopaque dye is injected into the SUBARACHNOID SPACE (spinal cord/nerve roots) and looked under X-Ray

Question 12

Angiography

Answer 12

checking circulation of brain by injecting dye and looking under X-Ray

Question 13

myelo-

Answer 13

of the spinal cord

Question 14

angio-

Answer 14

relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels

Question 15

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Answer 15

damage to brain function from external source

Causes, Sign/symp, Diagnosis, Prevention on 10/29 (2)

Question 16

one Diagnosis for TBI

Answer 16

Glasgow coma scale

Question 17

Epilepsy

Answer 17

CNS disorder characterized by abnormal electrical activity in brain

Causes, Sign/symp, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention on 10/29 (2)

Question 18

stroke

Answer 18

sudden interruption of blood flow to a part of brain

Question 19

ischemic stroke

Answer 19

Blood clot/plaque buildup blocks flow in artery in brain resulting in tissue without oxygen

85% of strokes

Question 20

hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 20

Blood vessel bursts in brain because of high BP, aneurysm, ballooned vessel

15% of stroke

Question 21

Treatment for ISCHEMIC stroke

Answer 21

Clot-bursting meds

Rehab for speech, physical, cognitive, emotional needs

Question 22

Treatment for HEMORRHAGIC stroke

Answer 22

Meds to lower BP and control intracranial pressure
Surgery to repair vessel
Rehab for speech, physical, cognitive, emotional needs

Question 23

Transient Ischemic Attack

Answer 23

Mini stroke (have some sign/symps for few minutes them gone)
Temporary
Pre-cursor to stroke

Question 24

Meningitis

Answer 24

acute inflammation of the meninges that cover brain and spinal card; Bacterial and viral types

Transmitted via, Sign/symps, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention on 10/29 (3)

Question 25

Encephalitis

Answer 25

inflammation of brain

Question 26

Rabies

Answer 26

viral infection of brain

Question 27

Poliomyelitis/Polio

Answer 27

infection of motor neurons

Question 28

Shingles | Herpes Zoster

Answer 28

painful inflammation of sensory neurons

Question 29

Tetanus

Answer 29

muscle rigidity and paralysis

Question 30

Botulism

Answer 30

muscle weakness and paralysis avoid honey for kids under 1 yr. old

Question 31

Reye Syndrome

Answer 31

sometimes occurs in kids after they get a viral infection

Question 32

Alzheimer's Disease

Answer 32

most common form of dementia Risk factors, Sign/symp, Diagnosis, Treatment on 10/29 (4)

Question 33

What is the only confirmation of Alzheimer's

Answer 33

autopsy

Question 34

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 34

chronic, autoimmune, progressive degenerative disorder of the CS Risks, Sign/symp, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Question 35

purpose of Antispasmodic meds

Answer 35

to control muscle spasms

Question 36

purpose of Corticosteroids

Answer 36

to control inflammation

Question 37

purpose of Antiseizures

Answer 37

suppresses numbness and tingling

Question 38

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | Lou Gehrig's Disease

Answer 38

terminal illness, progressive loss of motor function Risk factors, Sign/symp, Diagnosis, Treatment on 10/29 (5)

Question 39

Parkinson's Disease

Answer 39

degenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of muscle coordination, control, movement Risk factors, Sign/symps, Diagnosis, Treatment on 10/29 (5)

Question 40

Levodopa

Answer 40

a treatment option for Parkinson's Disease that's a precursor to Dopamine