Chapter 10- abbreviation

Question 1

AD

Answer 1

Alzheimer Disease

Question 2

ALS

Answer 2

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Question 3

MS

Answer 3

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 4

PD

Answer 4

Parkinson Disease

Question 5

CSF

Answer 5

cerebrospinal fluid

Question 6

CT

Answer 6

computerized tomography

Question 7

MRI

Answer 7

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 8

PET

Answer 8

positron emission tomography

Question 9

EEG

Answer 9

electroencephalography

Question 10

LP

Answer 10

lumbar puncture

Question 11

AFP

Answer 11

alpha-fetoprotein

elevated levels in amniotic fluid and maternal blood are associated with congenital malformations of the nervous system, such as anencephaly and spina bifida

Question 12

AVM

Answer 12

arteriovenous malformation

congenital tangle of arteries and veins in the cerebrum

Question 13

CNS

Answer 13

central nervous system

Question 14

ICP

Answer 14

intracranial pressure

Question 15

TENS

Answer 15

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

technique using a battery-powered device to relieve acute and chronic pain

Question 16

TIA

Answer 16

transient ishemic attack

temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain