NR 507 Week 7 Quiz 7 (Version 3), NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology, Chamberlain College of Nursing. (Secure HIGHSCORE)

NR 507 Week 7 Quiz
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
(Secure HIGHSCORE)

, Advanced Pathophysiology Week 7 Quiz- Version 2

Question 1
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What pathologic alteration produces tremors at rest, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities?
Correct Answer

Atrophy of neurons in the substantia nigra that produce dopamine
You Answered

Atrophy of neurons in the hypothalamus that produce acetylcholine

Atrophy of neurons in the putamen that produce gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Atrophy of neurons in the caudate that produce serotonin
The hallmark characteristics of Parkinson disease are a result of a loss of dopaminergic
pigmented neurons in the substantia nigra (SN) pars compacta with dopaminergic
deficiency in the putamen portion of the striatum (the striatum includes the putamen and
caudate nucleus).

Question 2
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With receptive dysphasia (fluent), the individual is able to

respond in writing, but not in speech.
Correct!

comprehend speech, but not respond verbally.

respond verbally, but not comprehend speech.

speak back, but not comprehend speech.
Receptive dysphasia may result in expressive deficits.

Question 3
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Which disease process is infratentorial?
Correct!

Cerebellar neoplasm

Parkinson disease

Encephalitis