front 1 Image Labeling | back 1 ![]() |
front 2 encephalacele | back 2 encephalocele |
front 3 sincapee | back 3 syncope |
front 4 causealgea | back 4 causalgia |
front 5 sighatica | back 5 sciatica |
front 6 somnambalism | back 6 somnambulism |
front 7 a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain | back 7 A cranial hematoma is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain ( hemat means blood, and -oma means tumor). |
front 8 a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain | back 8 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain ( hydr/o means water, cephal means head, and -us is a singular noun ending). |
front 9 a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language and is marked by progressive deterioration | back 9 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is the leading form of dementia and is marked by progressive deterioration that affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an individual. |
front 10 an abnormal growth located inside the skull | back 10 A brain tumor is an abnormal growth located inside the skull. |
front 11 brain damage that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel is either blocked or has ruptured | back 11 A cerebrovascular accident, otherwise known as a CVA, is brain damage that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel is either blocked or has ruptured. |
front 12 test that detects the changes in blood flow to the brain while performing tasks. | back 12 A functional MRI (fMRI) is a test that detects changes in blood flow in the brain when the patient is asked to perform a specific task. |
front 13 something to depress the central nervous system to produce sleep. | back 13 A hypnotic medication depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep. |
front 14 neurological procedure used in the treatment of dystonia, tremors, and Parkinson’s disease. | back 14 Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure used in the treatment of dystonia, tremors, and Parkinson’s disease. |
front 15 regional anesthesia through the injection of medication into the epidural space of the spine. | back 15 Epidural anesthesia is regional anesthesia produced by injecting medication into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine. |
front 16 procedure that uses a contrast medium with a fluoroscopic and CT study of the spinal cord. | back 16 Myelography is a fluoroscopic and CT study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture ( myel/o means spinal cord, and -graphy means the process of producing a picture or record). |
front 17 What is a lumbar puncture? | back 17 A lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is the process of obtaining a sample of cerebrospinal fluid by inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region to withdraw fluid. |
front 18 How would you describe an electroencephalography? | back 18 An electroencephalography (EEG) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp ( electr/o means electric, encephal/o means brain, and -graphy means the process of producing a picture or record). |
front 19 What is an anticonvulsant? | back 19 An anticonvulsant is a medication administered to prevent seizures such as those associated with epilepsy. |
front 20 The nurse is calling to schedule a radiofrequency ablation. How would you best describe this procedure? | back 20 Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also known as rhizotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure that relieves chronic nerve pain by burning part of the nerves, preventing the transmission of pain signals. |
front 21 The nurse mentioned gamma knife surgery. Which of the following best describes this process? | back 21 Gamma knife surgery is a type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without a knife or an incision. |
front 22 Select word parts from the selection menus below to construct the correct medical term for the definition. Clue: a tumor of the spinal cord | back 22 Myelosis is a tumor of the spinal cord (MYEL means spinal cord and bone marrow, and -OSIS means abnormal condition) |
front 23 Select word parts from the selection menus below to construct the correct medical term for the definition. Clue: the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word | back 23 Aphasia is the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word (A- means without, and -PHASIA means speech). |
front 24 Select word parts from the selection menus below to construct the correct medical term for the definition. Clue: a disorder consisting of sudden brief episodes of falling asleep during the day | back 24 Narcolepsy is a disorder consisting of sudden, brief episodes of falling asleep during the day (NARC/O means stupor, and -LEPSY means seizure). |
front 25 Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as ---. | back 25 Causalgia is persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve (CAUS means burning, and -ALGIA means pain). |
front 26 A drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is classified as a/an ---. | back 26 hypnotic |
front 27 A/An --- disorder is characterized by recurring anxiety and excessive worry that physical illness may be present. | back 27 illness anxiety |
front 28 During childbirth, --- anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor. | back 28 epidural |
front 29 The condition known as --- is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. | back 29 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
front 30 Harvey Ikeman has mood shifts from highs to severe lows that affect his attitude, energy, and ability to function. Harvey’s doctor describes this condition as --- disorder. | back 30 bipolar |
front 31 In an auto accident, Anthony DeNicola hit his head on the windshield. The paramedics were concerned that this jarring of the brain had caused a/an --- . | back 31 concussion |
front 32 A --- attack is the temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain. | back 32 transient ischemic |
front 33 The term thalamotomy means ---. | back 33 Thalamotomy means surgical incision into the thalamus (THALAM means thalamus, and -OTOMY means surgical incision). |
front 34 Mary Beth Cawthorn was diagnosed as having --- . This progressive autoimmune disorder is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath. | back 34 Multiple sclerosis |
front 35 Jill Beck said she fainted. The medical term for this brief loss of consciousness caused by a decreased flow of blood to the brain is ---. | back 35 syncope |
front 36 After several months of being unable to sleep well, Wayne Ladner visited his doctor about this problem. His doctor recorded this condition as being --- . | back 36 Insomnia is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep (IN- means without, SOMN means sleep, and -IA means abnormal condition). |
front 37 What was formerly known as multiple personality disorder and is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personalities? | back 37 Dissociative identity disorder |
front 38 Which of the following options describes electroencephalography? | back 38 process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp (ELECTR/O means electric, ENCEPHAL/O means brain, and -GRAPHY means process of producing a picture or record). |
front 39 What does the suffix -ESTHESIA means in the term paresthesia? | back 39 sensation or feeling |
front 40 Which of the following is a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality? | back 40 Schizophrenia |
front 41 Which of the following is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges? | back 41 dura mater |
front 42 What term describes nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region? | back 42 Cervical radiculopathy is nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region (RADICUL/O means nerve root, and -PATHY means disease). |
front 43 Which disorder is a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decreased hours of daylight during winter months? | back 43 seasonal affective disorder |
front 44 What type of medication is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and reduce tension? | back 44 An anxiolytic drug is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and reduce tension (ANXI/O means anxiety, and -LYTIC means to destroy). |
front 45 What type of therapy is based on the idea that mental disorders have underlying causes stemming from childhood? | back 45 psychoanalysis |
front 46 Which of the following options describes a reflex? | back 46 A reflex is an automatic, involuntary response to some change, either inside or outside the body. |