Definitions 3

Question 1

Mood shifts from highs to severe lows that affects attitude, energy, and ability to function.

Answer 1

Bipolar disorder

Question 2

aka “TIA”. This is a warning of an increased stroke risk.

Answer 2

Transient Ischemic attack

Question 3

A progressive autoimmune disease that is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath

Answer 3

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 4

Inability to understand written or spoken words

Answer 4

Aphasia

Question 5

A collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain. Caused by head injury.

Answer 5

Cranial hematoma

Question 6

Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve

Answer 6

Causalgia

Question 7

Is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function (paralysis or blindness) triggered by psychological factors rather than physical cause.

Answer 7

Conversion disorder

Question 8

Is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor.

Answer 8

Epidural anesthesia

Question 9

Alternating sleep/wake cycles, but person remains unconscious

Answer 9

Persistent vegetative state

Question 10

Is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that controls thought, memory, and language.

Answer 10

Alzheimer’s disease