Question 1

A 31-year-old man wakes up and is unable to move his legs. Medical examination reveals there is no actual paralysis. He is diagnosed with hysterical paralysis, also known as:

Accepted Answer

The given symptom of being unable to move the legs despite no actual paralysis is indicative of hysterical paralysis. Another name for it is pseudoplegia. Paraplegia refers to actual paralysis of the lower limbs, hemiplegia refers to paralysis of half the body, and tetraplegia refers to paralysis of all four limbs.

Question 2

A patient is referred to you that has a history of sexual deviation, in which the sexual instinct is expressed in ways that are socially unacceptable. This is referred to as:

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The term that describes sexual deviations, or expressing sexual instincts in ways that are socially unacceptable, is paraphilia. Sexual disorders may refer to a broad range of sexual health concerns, while paraplegia refers to paralysis of the lower body, and psychosis is a mental health condition.

Question 3

Pertaining to the brain is referred to as ____________.

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The answer of Pertaining to the brain is referred to...

Question 4

Surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as a(n) ____________.

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The answer of Surgical excision of a portion of the...

Question 5

A neurosurgeon performed this surgery which involved moving cerebrospinal fluid from one area to another using a tube or an implanted device. This procedure is referred to as:

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The surgery described involves movement of cerebrospinal fluid and the use of a tube or implanted device. This procedure is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, which is a technique used to treat conditions such as hydrocephalus that result in a build-up of fluid in the brain. A biopsy involves taking a tissue sample for examination, a craniotomy involves opening the skull to access the brain, and stereotactic radiosurgery involves using precise radiation to target a specific area of the brain. None of these procedures involve the movement of cerebrospinal fluid using a tube or implanted device.

Question 6

Persistent delusions of persecution and mistrusts are associated with _____________.

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The answer of Persistent delusions of persecution and mistrusts are...

Question 7

A 29-year-old woman is referred after complaining that she cannot get through the day without washing her hands after touching any unknown surface. Her disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings that cause distress, consume considerable time, and interfere with her occupational, social, or interpersonal functioning. This can be referred to as _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The description provided matches the criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which involves recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and unwanted, and usually cause anxiety or distress. This is followed by repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are aimed at reducing the anxiety caused by the obsessive thoughts, but the relief is only temporary. This cycle can be time-consuming and lead to significant impairment in daily functioning. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both depressive and manic symptoms, dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness, and posttraumatic stress disorder involves re-experiencing of a traumatic event and avoidance behaviors.

Question 8

____________ is defined as inflammation of the brain.

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The answer of ____________ is defined as inflammation of the...

Question 9

A 68 year old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral:

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Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the nerves, causing impaired sensation and often leading to pain or numbness in the feet. Neuralgia refers to pain caused by nerve damage, while neuroplasty and neurorrhaphy are surgical procedures used to repair nerves and would not be appropriate in this case.

Question 10

A type of nerve that is considered the largest in the body is the ____________ nerve.

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The answer of A type of nerve that is considered...

Question 11

________________ can be given to relieve pain without loss of consciousness.

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The answer of ________________ can be given to relieve pain...

Question 12

You have a 43-year-old female patient who frequently schedules appointments following a popular medical show and is concerned that she has the diagnoses highlighted on the show, despite not having physical symptoms that match the diagnoses she discussed. What is likely the cause of her appointment?

Accepted Answer

The patient's behavior is consistent with hypochondria, a condition in which a person obsessively worries about having a serious illness despite not having physical symptoms that match the diagnoses they are concerned about. This behavior can lead to repeated medical appointments and unnecessary medical tests, causing distress for both the patient and the healthcare provider.

Question 13

You are working with a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of the legs. This person has:

Accepted Answer

Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by damage to the spinal cord. This is the most appropriate option for a patient with paralysis of the legs resulting from a spinal cord injury. Diplegia refers to paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body, such as both legs or both arms. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body. Pseudoplegia refers to a condition in which an individual displays behavior that suggests paralysis, but no organic cause can be identified.

Question 14

You are observing a father and his child in the examination room. The child has trouble sitting in a chair and focusing on what you are saying when you ask him some questions. These are behaviors associated with:

Accepted Answer

The child's behavior of having difficulty sitting in a chair and focusing on questions is indicative of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Hypokinesis refers to decreased bodily movement, while megalomania refers to delusions of grandeur, and dissociative disorder involves disruptions in consciousness, memory, and identity.

Question 15

You are observing a patient's quality of movement and notice abnormally increased motor function. Which of the following terms best describes your observation?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally increased motor function is a characteristic of hyperkinesia. Akinesia refers to the absence of movement. Bradykinesia refers to slowness of movement. Hypokinesia refers to reduced amplitude or speed of movement.

Question 16

Pain along the course of a nerve is referred to as ____________.

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The answer of Pain along the course of a nerve...

Question 17

A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a:

Accepted Answer

A pyromaniac is someone who has a strong urge to set fires and has been diagnosed with pyromania, which is an impulse-control disorder characterized by an obsession with fire and a compulsion to start fires. Kleptomania is an impulse-control disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to steal. Megalomania refers to a mental disorder in which someone has delusional beliefs about their own power or importance. Pseudomania is not a recognized term in psychology or psychiatry.

Question 18

A persistent thought or idea that cannot be erased with logic or reason is a(n) ____________.

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The answer of A persistent thought or idea that cannot...

Question 19

____________ means paralysis of one side of the body.

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The answer of ____________ means paralysis of one side of...

Question 20

Softening of the brain is called ___________________.

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The answer of Softening of the brain is called ___________________....

Quiz 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders