Chap 7, 14, 15, 16 Review Flashcards
A disease affecting the facial nerve, causing uni-lateral (one sided) paralysis of the face
Bell’s palsy
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications is Treatment for —–
Bell’s palsy
Drooping weakness of the eye and mouth is symptoms of what disease
Bell’s palsy
4 types of headaches
Tension, cluster, post lumbar puncture, migraine
Diagnosis test for this condition : X-ray, eeg, mri, ct scans
Headaches
4 functional disorders
Degenerative disk disease, headache, epilepsy, bells palsy
Common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (Tia)
Dizziness, slurred speech, loss of consciousness
How long does shingles symptoms last
10 days to several weeks
An acute viral disease family common in the elderly
Shingles
Fever, pain, paralysis, convulsions and rage are symptoms of
Rabies
Symptoms of poliomyelitis
Muscle weakness, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting
Symptoms include headache, elevated temp, stiff neck and back
Encephalitis
Common sns of nervous system disorders
Headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, mood swings and fever
The nervous system is composed of
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Thyroxine hormone replacement is used to treat what condition
Hypothyroidism