Definitions 2

Question 1

Is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity

Answer 1

Epilepsy

Question 2

The acute condition that is characterized by confusion, disorientation thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations

Answer 2

Delirium

Question 3

a condition characterized by severe, lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve

Answer 3

Trigeminal neuralgia

Question 4

The bruising of brain tissue as the result of a head injury

Answer 4

Cerebral contusion

Question 5

mental conditions characterized by excessive fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation

Answer 5

Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 6

The intense fear of gaining weight associated with voluntary starvation

Answer 6

Anorexia nervosa

Question 7

aka “Sleepwalking”

Answer 7

Somnambulism

Question 8

Refers to “burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in hands, arms, legs, or feet.

Answer 8

Paresthesia

Question 9

A contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord, which sometimes leads to paralysis.

Answer 9

Poliomyelitis

Question 10

Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks

Answer 10

Hemorrhagic stroke

Question 11

A brief disturbance in brain function in which there is a loss of awareness

Answer 11

Absence seizure