Degeneration Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Turner syndrome CORRECT ANSWER A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an *X chromosome* is missing, making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted. Tay-Sachs Disease CORRECT ANSWER A human genetic disease caused by a recessive allele for a dysfunctional enzyme leads to the accumulation of certain lipids in the brain. Seizures, blindness, and degeneration of motor and mental performance usually become manifest a few months after birth, followed by dea...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

WGU C458 Assessment Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the components of a healthy diet? -less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids -include fiber -less than 2,300 mg sodium How do antioxidants affect the aging process? -may reverse/forestall some of the negative effects of the aging process What do carbohydrates provide for the body? -only energy source used by brain cells Definition: Protein -synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease -helps manufacture blood, enzymes, ho...

NURS 660 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Review 2023. Know the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, where they originate from, and what medications treat these symptoms. Positive symptoms:  psychosis, hallucinations, delusions  Mesolimbic origin  Medications: D2 antagonists Negative symptoms:  more related to mood disturbance, apathy, anhedonia, neuroleptic dysphoria, cognitive blunting  Mesocortical/prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, reward circuit origins ...

Ophthalmology - Review Questions With Correct Answers What systemic disease can cause dacroadentitis? - Correct Ans-Sarcoidosis What is the hallmark PE finding associated with orbital cellulitis? TEST QUESTION - Correct Ans-Reduced Visual Acuity What layer of the cornea, keeps the cornea dehydrated? - Correct Ans-The endothelium What topical steroid is known to potentially cause cataracts? - Correct Ans-Lotoprednol What are the functions of the ciliary body? - Correct Ans-Produce aqueou...

Exam tips: -Exam questions can be drawn from readings, discussion content and also course lectures and interactive learning activities - The course is a review. It is an expectation that you fully understand the physical assessment findings (normal and abnormal) for all content. You may be tested on normal findings for each body system. Week1 E ENT: Review the complete EENT exam in your physical assessment text if you need to review this information Questions can include pathophysiology, hea...

PSW NACC Review 1 Quizes 2024. hearing, balance - ANSWER the ear is needed for _____ & ______ otitis media - ANSWER infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the middle ear that conduct sound otosclerosis - ANSWER abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response to sound, causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by ti...

ILE Exam Questions And Answers A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components - C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing healthcare professiona...

macular degeneration - Answer "central vision loss". Nursing: speak to pt when entering room, safety measures, orient pt to new surroundings, when walking offer pt an arm to lead- do not take their arm, leader walks a little in front. *Lack of depth perception *Carotene and Vitamin E *gradual blockage in retinal arteries macula becomes ischemic Cataracts - Answer opaque spots on the lens of the eye How do you prevent cataracts? - Answer wear sunglasses cataracts s/s - Answer rep...

NBCOT Neurodegenerative Exam Practice Questions And Revised Correct Answers Examples of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Answer -MS, PD, ALS, GBS, Huntington's Disease, and dementia Akinesia - Answer -Impairment of voluntary and spontaneous movement initiation resulting in freezing, especially during gait activities Dysmetria - Answer -Decreased coordination of movements Rigidity - Answer -Muscle stiffness that impairs movement Fasciculation - Answer -Involuntary muscle contraction a...