Chapter 10 Human Diseases Questions and Answers
When Carol's primary care provider (PCP) makes a diagnosis of a migraine headache, what does Carol say about how they occur?
When there are changes in cerebral blood flow
Carol's PCP tells her the difference between a tension headache and a m...
When Carol's primary care provider (PCP) makes a diagnosis of a migraine headache,
what does Carol say about how they occur? - answer When there are changes in
cerebral blood flow
Carol's PCP tells her the difference between a tension headache and a migraine
headache. What is the difference? - answer The prognosis of a migraine varies
because there is no specific treatment or prevention for migraines as there is for tension
headaches
When Carol's PCP prescribes pain medication for her migraine headache, what
warnings might be given? - answer Do not add either acetaminophen or NSAIDs to
this prescription because of their cumulative effect.
Can you name the two main divisions of the nervous system? - answer Central
nervous system and peripheral nervous system
How do you describe the basic unit of the nervous system—the neuron? - answer
The neuron conducts electrochemical impulses and reacts to physical and chemical
surroundings.
What is the best description of the cranial nerves? - answer There are 12 pairs of
cranial nerves that are a part of the peripheral nervous system.
A first-aid instructor is identifying the difference between a concussion and a contusion
for a class. What distinction might be made? - answer A contusion creates a serious
bruise from the twisting and shearing forces against the brain; a concussion causes the
brain to strike and rebound from the skull.
Can you recall the possible treatment for an acute subdural hematoma? - answer A
craniotomy may be necessary to drain accumulating blood and control blood flow.
Dylan is only 3 months of age when he is brought to the emergency room. His mother
said he would not eat, had vomited twice, and seems really listless. The ER physician
notes bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils that do not respond to light. What might be the
cause? - answer Abusive head trauma
What are the important considerations to recall when treating spinal cord injuries? -
answer Restore spinal alignment, stabilize injured spine, decompress neurological
structures, and start rehabilitation.
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