Chronic Neuro Disorders

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1.

Develops when the spinous processes do not fuse, but herniation of the spinal cord and meninges does not occur. the defect may not be visable
- A.
  
  Meningocele
- B.
  
  Occulta
- C.
  
  Myelomeningocele
Correct Answer
B. Occulta
2.

Herniation of the meninges occurs through the defect, and the meninges and CSF form a sac on the suface. neurological impairment is usually not present, although infection or rupture of the sac may lead to neuro damage
- A.
  
  Occulta
- B.
  
  Meningocele
- C.
  
  Myelomeningocele
Correct Answer
B. Meningocele
3.

Is the most serious form of SB. herniation of the spinal cord and nerves along with the meninges and CSF occurs resluting in considerable neuro impairment. the location and extent of the herniation determine how much function is lost. often seen with hydrocephalus
- A.
  
  Myelomeningocele
- B.
  
  Occulta
- C.
  
  Meningocele
Correct Answer
A. Myelomeningocele
4.

Group of disorders marked by some degree of motor impairment, caused by brain damage in the perinatal period, nonprogressive, before during or shortly after birth,
- A.
  
  Cp
- B.
  
  Ms
- C.
  
  Parkinsons
Correct Answer
A. Cp
5.

Hyperflexia (excessive reflex responses) damage to the pyramidal tracts, motor cortex increased muscle tone
- A.
  
  Spastic paralysis
- B.
  
  Dyskinetic
- C.
  
  Ataxic
Correct Answer
A. Spastic paralysis
6.

Results from damage to the extrapyramidal tract, basal nuclei or cranial nerves, involuntary movements and loss of coordination with fine movements, constant tongue thrusting
- A.
  
  Spastic paralysis
- B.
  
  Dyskinetic
- C.
  
  Ataxic
Correct Answer
B. Dyskinetic
7.

Commonly develops from damage to the cerebellum and manifests as loss of balance and coordination
- A.
  
  Spastic paralysis
- B.
  
  Dyskinetic
- C.
  
  Ataxic
Correct Answer
C. Ataxic
8.

Absence seizures, more common in children, lasts 5-10 seconds ususally stares into space for a moment
- A.
  
  Grandmal
- B.
  
  Petitmal
Correct Answer
B. Petitmal
9.

Tonic, clonic seizures, are generalized seizures that may occur spontaneously or after simple seizures. ends spontaneously sleeps after soo tired
- A.
  
  Petitmal
- B.
  
  Grandmal
Correct Answer
B. Grandmal
10.

Progressive demyelination of neurons of the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves, remissions/exacerbations, intellectual functions not affected, plaques become visable
- A.
  
  Parkinsons
- B.
  
  Cp
- C.
  
  Ms
Correct Answer
C. Ms
11.

Progressive degenerative disorder affecting motor function through loss of extrapyramidal activity, which occur in the basal nuclei, neurons secret dopamine which inhibits leading to imbalance with excitation, increasing muscle tone and activity, tremors, musclar rigity
- A.
  
  Cp
- B.
  
  Parkinsons
- C.
  
  Ms
Correct Answer
B. Parkinsons
12.

UEs are weak and muscle atrophy with loss of fine motor coordination, falls, muscle twitching,paralysis progresses throughout the body, lou gehrigs disease, eventually repiration goes and ventilator required, death in two to four years
- A.
  
  ALS
- B.
  
  Myasthenia gravis
- C.
  
  Huntingtons disease
Correct Answer
A. ALS
13.

Inherited disease that does not manifest until midlife, progressive atrophy of the brain occurs, mood swings, jerky movements, akinesia deveoples
- A.
  
  ALS
- B.
  
  Myasthenia gravis
- C.
  
  Huntingtons disease
Correct Answer
C. Huntingtons disease
14.

Autoimmune disorder that impairs the receptors for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, muscles used most go first, face, eyes, hands
- A.
  
  ALS
- B.
  
  Myasthenia gravis
- C.
  
  Huntingtons disease
Correct Answer
B. Myasthenia gravis
15.

Refers to farsightedness associated with aging, when the loss of elasticity reduces accommodation
- A.
  
  Myopia
- B.
  
  Hyperopia
- C.
  
  Presbyopia
Correct Answer
C. Presbyopia
16.

Nearsightedness, occurs when the image is focused in front of the lens, because they eyeball is too long
- A.
  
  Presbyopia
- B.
  
  Myopia
- C.
  
  Hyperopia
Correct Answer
B. Myopia
17.

Farsightedness, develops if the eyeball is too short and the image is focused behind the retina
- A.
  
  Hyperopia
- B.
  
  Myopia
- C.
  
  Presbyopia
Correct Answer
A. Hyperopia
18.

Developes from an irregular curvature in the cornea or lens
- A.
  
  Astigmatism
- B.
  
  Strabismus
Correct Answer
A. Astigmatism
19.

Squint or cross eyes, results from a deviation of one eye resulting in double vision, caused by weak muscle, short muscle, or neuro defect
- A.
  
  Astigmatism
- B.
  
  Strabismus
Correct Answer
B. Strabismus
20.

An involuntary abnormal movement of one or both eyes
- A.
  
  Diplopia
- B.
  
  Nystagmus
Correct Answer
B. Nystagmus
21.

Double vision or paralysis of the upper eyelid (ptosis) may be caused by trauma to the cranial nerves
- A.
  
  Diplopia
- B.
  
  Nystagmus
Correct Answer
A. Diplopia
22.

Problems with fluid flow in the anterior chamber of the eye leads to increased inter ocular pressure, causes outside edges to go first
- A.
  
  Macular degeneration
- B.
  
  Glaucoma
- C.
  
  Cataracts
Correct Answer
B. Glaucoma
23.

Age related, commoon cause of visual loss in older persons, nutrients can no longer pass from the choroids to the retina, central vision with high acuity first becomes blurred then lost
- A.
  
  Macular degeneration
- B.
  
  Glaucoma
- C.
  
  Cataracts
Correct Answer
A. Macular degeneration
24.

Occurs when sound is blocked in the external ear of middle ear, wax ,object, scar tissue
- A.
  
  Sensorineural
- B.
  
  Conduction deafness
Correct Answer
B. Conduction deafness
25.

Develops with damage to the organ of Corti or the auditory nerve, infection, viral, rubbela, flu
- A.
  
  Conduction deafness
- B.
  
  Sensorineural
Correct Answer
B. Sensorineural
26.

The sensorineural loss that occurs on the elderly owing to a reduced # of cells
- A.
  
  Ototoxic
- B.
  
  Presbycusis
- C.
  
  Congential deafness
Correct Answer
B. Presbycusis
27.

Drugs have caused temporary or permanent hearing loss. early sign is ringing
- A.
  
  Presbycusis
- B.
  
  Ototoxic
- C.
  
  Congential deafness
Correct Answer
B. Ototoxic
28.

May be inherited or may result from infection or trauma during pregnancy or delivery
- A.
  
  Congenital deafness
- B.
  
  Prebycusis
- C.
  
  Otoxic
Correct Answer
A. Congenital deafness
29.

An inflammation or infection of the middle ear cavity
- A.
  
  Otitis media
- B.
  
  Otitis externa
Correct Answer
A. Otitis media
30.

Swimmers ear, an infection of the external auditory canal and pinna
- A.
  
  Otitis externa
- B.
  
  Otitis media
Correct Answer
A. Otitis externa
31.

An inner ear disorder beginning in adults usually affects one ear, each attack may last mintues to hours and cause tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss
- A.
  
  Menieres syndrome
- B.
  
  Otitis externa
Correct Answer
A. Menieres syndrome

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Chronic Neuro Disorders

Develops when the spinous processes do not fuse, but herniation of the spinal cord and meninges does not occur. the defect may not be visable

Herniation of the meninges occurs through the defect, and the meninges and CSF form a sac on the suface. neurological impairment is usually not present, although infection or rupture of the sac may lead to neuro damage

Is the most serious form of SB. herniation of the spinal cord and nerves along with the meninges and CSF occurs resluting in considerable neuro impairment. the location and extent of the herniation determine how much function is lost. often seen with hydrocephalus

Group of disorders marked by some degree of motor impairment, caused by brain damage in the perinatal period, nonprogressive, before during or shortly after birth,

Hyperflexia (excessive reflex responses) damage to the pyramidal tracts, motor cortex increased muscle tone

Results from damage to the extrapyramidal tract, basal nuclei or cranial nerves, involuntary movements and loss of coordination with fine movements, constant tongue thrusting

Commonly develops from damage to the cerebellum and manifests as loss of balance and coordination

Absence seizures, more common in children, lasts 5-10 seconds ususally stares into space for a moment

Tonic, clonic seizures, are generalized seizures that may occur spontaneously or after simple seizures. ends spontaneously sleeps after soo tired

Progressive demyelination of neurons of the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves, remissions/exacerbations, intellectual functions not affected, plaques become visable

Progressive degenerative disorder affecting motor function through loss of extrapyramidal activity, which occur in the basal nuclei, neurons secret dopamine which inhibits leading to imbalance with excitation, increasing muscle tone and activity, tremors, musclar rigity

UEs are weak and muscle atrophy with loss of fine motor coordination, falls, muscle twitching,paralysis progresses throughout the body, lou gehrigs disease, eventually repiration goes and ventilator required, death in two to four years

Inherited disease that does not manifest until midlife, progressive atrophy of the brain occurs, mood swings, jerky movements, akinesia deveoples

Autoimmune disorder that impairs the receptors for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, muscles used most go first, face, eyes, hands

Refers to farsightedness associated with aging, when the loss of elasticity reduces accommodation

Nearsightedness, occurs when the image is focused in front of the lens, because they eyeball is too long

Farsightedness, develops if the eyeball is too short and the image is focused behind the retina

Developes from an irregular curvature in the cornea or lens

Squint or cross eyes, results from a deviation of one eye resulting in double vision, caused by weak muscle, short muscle, or neuro defect

An involuntary abnormal movement of one or both eyes

Double vision or paralysis of the upper eyelid (ptosis) may be caused by trauma to the cranial nerves

Problems with fluid flow in the anterior chamber of the eye leads to increased inter ocular pressure, causes outside edges to go first

Age related, commoon cause of visual loss in older persons, nutrients can no longer pass from the choroids to the retina, central vision with high acuity first becomes blurred then lost

Occurs when sound is blocked in the external ear of middle ear, wax ,object, scar tissue

Develops with damage to the organ of Corti or the auditory nerve, infection, viral, rubbela, flu

The sensorineural loss that occurs on the elderly owing to a reduced # of cells

Drugs have caused temporary or permanent hearing loss. early sign is ringing

May be inherited or may result from infection or trauma during pregnancy or delivery

An inflammation or infection of the middle ear cavity

Swimmers ear, an infection of the external auditory canal and pinna

An inner ear disorder beginning in adults usually affects one ear, each attack may last mintues to hours and cause tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss