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NSG120 QUIZ 6 & FINAL (UNITS 11 & 12) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Parkinson's Disease - Ans ✓- Progressive Degenerative Disease Caused By Decrease
In Dopamine
- Affects The Extrapyramidal Motor System
- Causes Tremors And Bradykinesia
Dementia - Ans ✓Progressive Decline In Cortical Functioning, Impairs Language,
Ability To Learn New Information, Logical Thinking, And Judgment
Meningitis - Ans ✓- Dangerous Infection Of The Outer Lining (Meninges) Of The
Brain
- Usually Bacterial In Origin But Can Be Viral Or Fungal
Meningitis Signs And Symptoms - Ans ✓- Fever
- Photophobia
- Headache
- Nuchal Rigidity (Neck Stiffness)
- Back Pain
- Positive Kernig And Brudzinki Signs
Brain Abscess - Ans ✓Localized Infection Of The Frontal Or Temporal Lobes From
An Ear, Throat, Lung, Or Sinus Infection
Encephalitis - Ans ✓- Inflammation Of The Brain Usually Caused By A Virus
- Affects The Parenchymal Or Connective Tissue Of Cns
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Reye's Syndrome - Ans ✓Caused By A Viral Infection In Children That Were
Treated With Aspirin
Transient Ischemic Attack (Tia) - Ans ✓- Temporary Localized Reduction Of
Blood Flow To The Brain
- Rarely Lasts More Than 1-2 Hours
- Intermittent Short Episodes Of Impaired Function
- Visual Disturbance
- Numbness/Paresthesia Of The Face
- Transient Aphasia
Stroke - Ans ✓Damage To The Brain From Interruption Of Its Blood Supply
Ischemic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Caused By Blockage Originating In Brain
Artery
Embolic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Caused By A Clot That Travelled From
Elsewhere In The Body To The Brain
Hemorrhagic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Where The Blood Loss Is Caused By
The Rupture Of A Blood Vessel, Poorest Prognosis For Patient
Stroke Risk Factors - Ans ✓- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Elevated Cholesterol
- Smoking
- Oral Contraceptive Use
Stroke Signs And Symptoms - Ans ✓- Aphasia
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NSG120 QUIZ 6 & FINAL (UNITS 11 & 12) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Parkinson's Disease - Ans ✓- Progressive Degenerative Disease Caused By Decrease
In Dopamine
- Affects The Extrapyramidal Motor System
- Causes Tremors And Bradykinesia
Dementia - Ans ✓Progressive Decline In Cortical Functioning, Impairs Language,
Ability To Learn New Information, Logical Thinking, And Judgment
Meningitis - Ans ✓- Dangerous Infection Of The Outer Lining (Meninges) Of The
Brain
- Usually Bacterial In Origin But Can Be Viral Or Fungal
Meningitis Signs And Symptoms - Ans ✓- Fever
- Photophobia
- Headache
- Nuchal Rigidity (Neck Stiffness)
- Back Pain
- Positive Kernig And Brudzinki Signs
Brain Abscess - Ans ✓Localized Infection Of The Frontal Or Temporal Lobes From
An Ear, Throat, Lung, Or Sinus Infection
Encephalitis - Ans ✓- Inflammation Of The Brain Usually Caused By A Virus
- Affects The Parenchymal Or Connective Tissue Of Cns
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Reye's Syndrome - Ans ✓Caused By A Viral Infection In Children That Were
Treated With Aspirin
Transient Ischemic Attack (Tia) - Ans ✓- Temporary Localized Reduction Of
Blood Flow To The Brain
- Rarely Lasts More Than 1-2 Hours
- Intermittent Short Episodes Of Impaired Function
- Visual Disturbance
- Numbness/Paresthesia Of The Face
- Transient Aphasia
Stroke - Ans ✓Damage To The Brain From Interruption Of Its Blood Supply
Ischemic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Caused By Blockage Originating In Brain
Artery
Embolic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Caused By A Clot That Travelled From
Elsewhere In The Body To The Brain
Hemorrhagic Stroke - Ans ✓Type Of Stroke Where The Blood Loss Is Caused By
The Rupture Of A Blood Vessel, Poorest Prognosis For Patient
Stroke Risk Factors - Ans ✓- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Elevated Cholesterol
- Smoking
- Oral Contraceptive Use
Stroke Signs And Symptoms - Ans ✓- Aphasia
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