Nervous Sys Disorders

Question 1

progressive senile dementia due to widespread deterioration of brain tissue w/ a variety of signs

Answer 1

alzheimer’s disease

Question 2

central nervous sys degeneration of motor neurons only

Answer 2

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

Question 3

flaccid palsy of one half of the face d/t inflammation or damage to the facial nerve (VII)

Answer 3

Bell’s Palsy

Question 4

irritation of the median n in the wrist where it passes under the transverse carpal lig

Answer 4

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 5

a group of disorders diagnosed in early childhood characterized by impaired motor func and possible cognitive and sensory dysfunc

Answer 5

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Question 6

deprivation of O2 to brain tissue associated with blood clots that dislodge from one location called emboli

Answer 6

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) a.k.a. strokes

Question 7

chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

Answer 7

Epilepsy

Question 8

throbbing headaches brought on by diff triggers

Answer 8

migraines

Question 9

type of headache thats steadily painful and responds well to M

Answer 9

tension headaches

Question 10

protrusion of the intervertebral disc which puts pressure on the n root or other structures
ex) sciatica

Answer 10

herniated discs

Question 11

reoccurance of the virus that causes chicken pox

Answer 11

Herpes Zoster (shingles)

Question 12

inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viruses

Answer 12

meningitis

Question 13

autoimmune attack of the myelin covering of motor and sensory axons w/in CNS

Answer 13

multiple sclerosis

Question 14

progressive degeneration of dopamine liberating cells that act of the basal ganglia

Answer 14

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 15

usually bilateral damage to peripheral nerves leading to stocking and glove loss of sensation or burning and loss of mvt

Answer 15

peripheral neuropathy

Question 16

viral infection of motor neurons in the spinal cord leading to weak mms and paralysis

Answer 16

polio

Question 17

many people who had polio recover as unaffected motor neurons grew new axon collaterals to the mms that lost their motor neurons

Answer 17

post-polio syndrome

Question 18

temporary loss of blood supply to fingers, toes, nose, ears or lips leading to colour changes in the skin and possible numbness or tingling

Answer 18

Raynaud’s Syndrome

Question 19

disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, shift work

Answer 19

sleep disorders

Question 20

injuries to the vertebral column and/or spinal cord which lead to complete or incomplete loss of motor, sensory and/or autonomic func. at the level of lesion and below

Answer 20

spinal cord injuries

Question 21

entrapment syndrome involving pressure on the brachial plexus and possibly the subclavian artery

Answer 21

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome