Final exam pt 2 Flashcards
10-20
1
Q
Transient ischemic attack
A
temporary shortage of blood flow to the brain (causes a stroke)
2
Q
Guillain barre symptom
A
body immune system attacks your nerves
3
Q
coma
A
a state of deep unconsciousness that last for a long time
4
Q
Aura
A
A sensation perceived by that patient that indicates an upcoming seizure
5
Q
Alzheimer’s disease
A
a common type of dementia that includes mild memory loss
6
Q
Migrane
A
a headache that can cause sever throbbing or pulsing sensation
7
Q
cerebrovascular accident
A
an interruption of the blood flow to the brain
8
Q
Shingles
A
a viral infection that causes blisters or rashes to the skin
9
Q
Epilepsy
A
disease of the brain that triggers(Seizures, trauma, or stoke
10
Q
Cerebral contusion
A
Scattered area of bleeding on the surface of the brain
