Term
The functional unit of the nervous system is the
A) Cytoplasm
B) Myelin sheath
C) Neuron
D) Axon |
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Definition
C
PG 186: The neuron is the basic structural and functional cell of the nervous system. |
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Term
Which of the followig is not a part of the neuron?
A) Axon
B) Dendrite
C) Neuroglia
D) Cell body |
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Definition
C
PG 186: The number of neuroglia found in the body is five times greater than the number of neurons found in the body. Neuroglia support and connect nervous tissue but do not transmit impulses. |
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Term
The substance released by the axon of one neuron to stimulate the dendrites of the next neuron is called a(n)
A) Enzyme
B) Hormone
C) Drug
D) Neurotransmitter |
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Definition
D
PG 187: A neurotransmitter is a chemical that an axon releases to allow nerve impulses to cross the synapse and therefore reach the dendrites. |
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Term
Which type of neuron receives messages from all parts of the body and transmits them by way of sensory nerves to the central nervous system (CNS)?
A) Afferent
B) Efferent
C) Connectory
D) Interneurons |
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Definition
A
PG 187: Sensory (afferent) neurons receive and transmit messages to the central nervous system from all parts of the body. |
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Term
The portion of the brain concerned with muscle tone, coordination, and equilibrium is the
A) Cerebellum
B) Medulla
C) Cerebrum
D) Pons |
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Definition
A
PG 189: Cerebellum: second-largest part of the brain; location of involuntary movement, coordination, muscle tone, posture, and equilibrium |
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Term
The cerebral hemispheres communicate with each other via the
A) Neurons
B) Thalamus
C) Dura mater
D) Corpus callosum |
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Definition
D
PG 189: The corpus callosum allows one cerebral hemisphere to share information with the other. |
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Term
The section of the autonomic nervous system that is triggered during or immediately after a car accident is the
A) CNS
B) Peripheral nervous system
C) Parasympathetic nervous system
D) Sympathetic nervous system |
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Definition
D
PG 195: The sympathetic division of the ANS produces a response that prepares individuals for an emergency, extreme stress, or danger. |
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Term
The most vital portion of the brain that regulates respiration, cardiac rate, and blood pressure is the
A) Cerebellum
B) Cerebrum
C) Thalamus
D) Medulla |
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Definition
D
PG 200: The medulla contains centers for vital body functions such as heart rate, vasomotor tone, and respirations. |
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Term
Which of the following regulates temperature and water balance?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Limbic system
C) Meninges
D) Mid brain |
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Definition
A
PG 200: The hypothalamus regulates many body functions such as temperature, thirst, hunger, urination, swallowing, and the sleep–wake cycle. |
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Term
The subarachnoid space is located between
A) the spinal cord and the brainstem
B) the arachnoid and the pia mater
C) the dura mater and the arachnoid
D) the dura mater and the pia mater |
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Definition
B
PG 191: The space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater is the subarachnoid space. |
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Term
Receptors that receive impulses from outside the body are called
A) interoceptors
B) exteroceptors
C) proprioceptors
D) visceroreceptors |
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Definition
B
PG 197: Exteroceptors (related to the external environment) are involved in touch, cutaneous (skin) pain, heat, cold, smell, vision, and hearing. |
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Term
The purpose of the myelin sheath is to
A) protect the pia mater from damage
B) speed up nerve transmissions
C) act as a shock absorber for the spinal cord
D) Prevent potentially harmful substances from entering the brain |
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Definition
B
PG 187: Myelinated axons conduct impulses more rapidly than unmyelinated axons. |
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Term
The division of the nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord is the
A) Peripheral nervous system
B) CNS
C) automatic nervous system
D) autonomic nervous system |
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Definition
B
PG 187: The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and accessory structures. |
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Term
The left side of the cerebrum has which of the following functions?
A) controls the muscles of the left side of the body
B) spatial perception
C) analytic skills
D) musical ability |
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Definition
C
PG 189: The left hemisphere is connected with analytic and verbal skills (eg, reading and writing, words, symbols, mathematics, and speech) and walking. |
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Term
the Xth cranial nerve, the vagus nerve, has which of the following functions?
A) sensory functions
B) Motor functions
C) Sensory and motor functions
D) Parasympathetic functions |
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Definition
b/D
PG 195: the vagus nerve has reflex control of heart rate, sneezing, hunger, secretions from glands in the stomach, and constrictions within the respiratory tract. It is also involved in sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. |
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Term
The second cranial nerve has which of the following functions?
A) sensory functions
B) motor functions
C) sensory and motor functions
D) regulation of breathing and sneezing |
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Definition
A
TABLE 19-1:
# NAME MAIN FUNCTION DISTRIBUTION
II-Optic-Vision(Sensory)-Retina |
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Term
Which of the following reflexes is commonly tested in children?
A) biceps
B) triceps
C) babinski
D) knee jerk (patellar) |
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Definition
C
PG 198: Some reflexes are present in infants and disappear by adulthood. These include the Moro, rooting, Babinski, and stepping reflexes. |
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Term
Which of the following is not true about the effects of aging on the nervous system?
A) Irreversible brain damage can be caused by stroke, trauma, or atherosclerosis.
B) Nerve cells can reporduce themselves over time.
C) Older clients are at risk for falls.
D) Confusion is not a normal sign of aging and can be the result of anemia or electrolyte imbalances. |
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Definition
B
PG 198: Generally, nerve cells cannot reproduce themselves. |
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Term
Infants are at risk for which of the following as a result of an immature nervous system?
A) Reflexes are faster and brisker.
B) Substances can pass into an infant's brain that may cause harm.
C) Higher risk of falls because the infrant cannot sit well at birth
D) Confusion and increased body temperature. |
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Definition
B
PG 188: Infants have an immature blood–brain barrier. This allows substances to pass into the brain of an infant that would not normally enter an adult's brain. |
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Term
If you, the nurese, note a clear fluid leaking from the ears of a client who has been involved in a moter vehicle accident, you should do which of the following first?
A) Test the fluid for blood.
B) Wipe the fluid onto a sterile cloth/gauze and keep the cloth for the physician to inspect.
C) Test the fluid for glucose
D) Turn the client over and assess him for other areas of drainage. |
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Definition
C
PG 192: If a client sustains head trauma and fluid is noted leaking from the ears or nose, this fluid should be tested for glucose. Glucose is present in the CSF. |
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Term
The glands that secrete tears are the
A) lacrimal glands
B) nasolacrimal glands
C) choroid glands
D) ciliary glands |
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Definition
A
PG 201: Exocrine glands include sweat glands, mammary glands, mucous membranes, salivary glands, and lacrimal (tear) glands. |
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Term
The amount of light that enters the eye is regulated by the
A) iris
B) cornea
C) pupil
D) retina |
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Definition
C
PG 214: he pupil is the black center opening within the eye that regulates the amount of light that enters the eye |
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Term
The fluid found between the cornea and the lens of the eye is the
A) aqueous humor
B) serous fluid
C) lacrimal fluid
D) vitreous humor |
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Definition
A
PG 213: The ciliary body also secretes aqueous humor (5 to 6 mL/d), which flows through the anterior chamber of the eye in the space between the cornea and the lens. |
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Term
The cones in the retina are concerned with the
A) perception of black and white
B) ability to see in the dark
C) ability to distinguish shapes
D) perception of color |
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Definition
D
PG 214: The cones are concentrated in the retina's center and function in daylight and in bright light (photopic vision). They receive color and add to visual acuity (visual sharpness) but require a significant amount of light. |
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Term
Which cranial nerve functions in hearing?
A) Abducens
B) Vestibulocochlear
C) Oculomotor
D) Trigeminal |
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Definition
B
PG 218: The stimuli from the nerve endings in the organ of Corti are sent to the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) and then to the temporal lobe in the cerebral cortex, where the sounds are interpreted. |
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Term
Which of the following separates the middle and inner ear?
A) Auditory canal
B) Tynmpanic membrane
C) Oval window
D) Cochlea |
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Definition
C
PG 215: The stapes transmit vibrations to the fluid-filled inner ear at the oval window, which separates the middle ear from the inner ear |
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Term
All of the following are structures of the middle ear except
A) the stapes
B) the mnalleus
C) the cochlea
D) the incus |
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Definition
c
PG 215: The three sections of the inner ear are the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals |
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Term
The structures in the ear that are responsible for our sense of balance are the
A) semicircular canals
B) stapes
C) mastoid cells
D) cochlea |
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Definition
A
PG 216: If you look at the semicircular canals ... The sensory receptors for equilibrium (balance) while the body is moving are located in these canals. |
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Term
When the light rays focus in front of the retina, this is known as
A) myopia
B) presbyopia
C) astigmatism
D) cataract |
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Definition
A
PG 217: In nearsightedness (myopia), the light rays are focused in front of the retina (the focal length of the rays is too short). |
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Term
As we age, the lens of the eye becomes less elastic and makes close vision difficult. This is known as
A) myopia
B) presbyopia
C) hyperopia
D) presbycusis |
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Definition
B
PG 220: Presbyopia - The lens of the eye becomes less elastic with aging and often is not able to accommodate well enough to see close objects. |
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Term
The ability of a person to determine whether an arm is raised upward without looking is called
A) a reflex
B) proprioception
C) referred pressure
D) a tactile response |
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Definition
B
PG 220: Location or position of the body (proprioception) depends on proprioceptors and the semicircular canals of the inner ear. |
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Term
Which of the following is not an age-related change of the senosry system?
A) Decreased peripheral vision and depth perception
B) Increased risk of vertigy, dizziness, and tinnitus
C) Decreased sense of smell and taste sensation
D) Increased tear formation and fluid circulation in the eye |
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Definition
D
PG 220: The slowing of all body secretions may affect the lacrimal glands and may lead to extraordinarily dry eyes. |
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Term
An infant's eustachian tube is shorter, wider, and positioned at a different angle than an adult's. This puts the infant at risk for which of the following conditions?
A) Chronic sinusitis
B) Decreased taste sensations
C) Ear infections
D) Pneumonia |
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Definition
C
PG 216: In infants and in children, the eustachian tube is shorter, wider, and positioned at a different angle than in adults. This difference predisposes children to inner ear infections because it is easier for pathogens to migrate into the ear. |
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Term
Where are the sweet taste buds primarily located?
A) Back of tongue
B) Left side of tongue
C) Right side of tongue
D) Tip of tongue |
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Definition
D
PG 219: Bitter tastes are sensed at the back, sour on both sides, salty on the sides and the tip, and sweet at the tip (apex). |
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Term
You are taking care of a client with presbycusis. Which of the following teaching interventions is most appropriate?
A) Use red, yellow, and black colors for all written information
B) Install smoke detectors and check them at least yearly
C) Encourage the use of hand rails or a walker
D) Use a special volume control on your home telephone. |
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Definition
D
PG 220: Many older people experience a degenerative loss of hearing, called presbycusis, ... (PG 221) Person may benefit from “helper” dog or special telephone volume controls. |
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Term
A neuron consists of
A) a cell body
B) dendrites
C) both A and B
D) both A and B, and one axon |
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Definition
D
PG 187: A neuron is composed of three basic parts: one cell body and two processes (consisting of an axon and numerous dendrites). |
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Term
The part of a neuron that carries impulses toward the cell body is the
A) dendrite
B) axon
C) Schwann cell
D) myelin sheath |
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Definition
A
PG 187: Dendrites receive impulses from the axons of other neurons and transmit these impulses toward the cell body. |
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Term
At synapses, nerve impulse transmission is accomplished by means of
A) saltatory conduction
B) inactivators
C) neurotransmitters
D) the myelin sheath |
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Definition
C
PG 187: A neurotransmitter is a chemical that an axon releases to allow nerve impulses to cross the synapse and therefore reach the dendrites. |
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Term
The cranial nerve pair for the sense of smell is the
A) facial
B) trigeminal
C) olfactory
D) glossopharyngeal |
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Definition
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Term
the part of the eye that forms the white of the eye is the
A) conjunctiva
B) sclera
C) retina
D) choroid layer |
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Definition
B
PG 213: The tough protective outer layer of the eyeball is the sclera (also known as the “white” of the eye). |
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Term
The retina of the eye
A) contains the receptors for vision
B) is made of connective tissue
C) both A and B
D) both A and B, and forms the oculomotor nerve |
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Definition
A
PG 214: It contains the receptors of the optic nerve.
http://www.maculasurgery.com/Glossary.htm: Retina Anatomical layered, light-sensitive nerve tissue lining the interior of the eye allowing the transmission of electrical impulses to the brain interpreted as vision. |
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Term
The part of the eye that light waves pass through first is the
A) cornea
B) conjunctiva
C) lens
D) retina |
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Definition
A
PG 217: Light enters the eye through the cornea ... |
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Term
The fovea of the eye
A) is the area of best color vision
B) absorbs aqueous humor
C) is the site of teh optic nerve
D) all of the above |
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Definition
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Term
The part of the eye that keeps dust out of the eye is the
A) eyelashes
B) cornea
C) sclera
D) conjunctiva |
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Definition
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Term
The part of the eye that produces tears is the
A) cornea
B) lacrimal gland
C) conjunctiva
D) nasolacrimal duct |
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Definition
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Term
Tears contain _______ to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the front of the eye.
A) serous fluid
B) aqueous humor
C) vitreozyme
D) lysozyme |
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Definition
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Term
The part of the eye that helps keep the retina in place is the
A) vitreous humor
B) sclera
C) aqueous humor
D) lens |
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Definition
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Term
The receptors in the retina that detect color are the
A) optic discs
B) cones
C) rods
D) ganglion neurons |
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Definition
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Term
The receptors in the retina that detect the presence of light are the
A) cones
B) ganglion neurons
C) rods
D) foveas |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair for vision is the
A) oculomotor
B) abducens
D) optic
D) trochlear |
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Definition
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Term
Which endocrine gland is NOT paired with its correct location?
A) ovaries - on either side of the uterus
B) testes - in the scrotum between the upper thighs
C) pancreas - between the duodenum and the spleen
D) adrenal glands - one below each kidney |
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Definition
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Term
The subarachnoid space is found between the
A) arachnoid membrane and pia mater
B) dura mater and pia mater
C) arachnoid membrane and dura mater
D) arachnoid membrane and bone |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?
A) to bring waste products to the cells of the CNS
B) to absorb shock around the CNS
C) to bring nutrients to the cells of the CNS
D) to cushion the CNS from mechanical injury |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for vision is the
A) optic
B) oculomotor
C) olfactory
D) acoustic |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for hearing is the
A) trigeminal
B) acoustic
C) abducens
D) accessory |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for smell is the
A) facial
B) abducens
C) olfactory
D) accessory |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pairs that are sensory for taste are the
A) facial and trigeminal
B) hypoglossal
C) glossopharyngeal and hypoglossal
D) facial and glossopharyngeal |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that increases peristalsis in the intestines is the
A) vagus
B) glossopharyngeal
C) accessory
D) hypoglossal |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the chewing muscles is the
A) glossopharyngeal
B) facial
C) trigeminal
D) hypoglossal |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the shoulder muscles is the
A) vagus
B) abducens
C) trigeminal
D) accessory |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that decreases the heart rate is the
A) accessory
B) trigeminal
C) trochlear
D) vagus |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pairs that increase the secretion of saliva are the
A) facial and glossopharyngeal
B) vagus and accessory
C) hypoglossal and facial
D) hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the tongue is the
A) glossopharyngeal
B) hypoglossal
C) facial
D) trigeminal |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for the face and teeth is the
A) glossopharyngeal
B) vagus
C) trigeminal
D) facial |
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Definition
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Term
The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the muscles of the face is the
A) hypoglossal
B) trigeminal
C) vagus
D) facial |
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Definition
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Term
Which cranial nerve pair is NOT paired with its correct function?
A) Vagus - decreases heart rate
B) Accessory - moves the tongue
C) Optic - vision
D) Trigeminal - sensory to the face |
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Definition
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Term
Which cranial nerve pair is NOT paired with its correct function?
A) Acoustic - equilibrium
B) Glossopharyngeal - secretion of saliva
C) olfactory - sense of smell
D) abducens - moves the shoulder muscles |
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Definition
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Term
Which cranial nerve pair is NOT paired with its correct function?
A) Oculomotor - moves the eyeball
B) trochlear - moves the eyeball
C) vagus - decreases peristalsis in the intestines
D) facial - motor to facial muscles |
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Definition
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Term
Which cranial nerve pair is NOT paired with its correct function?
A) acoustic - hearing
B) accessory - movement of shoulder muscles
C) abducens -movement of the eyeball
D) vagus - sense of taste |
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Definition
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Term
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during
A) stressful situations, and dilates the bronchiolos
B) nonstressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
C) stressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
D) nonstressful situations, and increases the blood-glucose level |
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Definition
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Term
The parasympathetic nerves emerge from which parts of the CNS?
A) Lumbar and sacral spinal cord
B) Brain and lumbar spinal cord
C) Thoracicd and Lumbar spinal cord
D) Brain and sacral spinal cord |
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Definition
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Term
The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during
A) stressful situations, and increases heart rate
B) nonstressful situations, and causes the liver to change glycogen to glucose
C) stressful situations, and dilates the bronchioles
D) nonstressfull situations, and increases peristalsis |
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Definition
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Term
| Name cranial nerves I-XII in order |
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Definition
I-olfactory
II-optic
III-oculomotor
IV-trochlear
V-trigeminal
VI-abducent
VII-facial
VIII-Vestibulocochlear (acoustic)
IX-glossopharangeal
X-vagus
XI-(spinal)accessory
XII-hypoglossal |
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Term
| The myelin sheath is made of |
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Definition
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Term
| The crossing of nerve tracts within the brain's medulla is called |
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Definition
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Term
| Decussation is the crossing of nerve tracts within the |
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Definition
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Term
| The second-largest portion of the brain is the |
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Definition
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Term
| The bridge between the cerebellum and the medulla is the |
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Definition
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Term
| The pons acts as a bridge of the nerve tract connecting |
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Definition
| the cerebellum and the medulla. |
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Term
| Portions of the brain stem include |
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Definition
| the midbrain, pons and medulla. |
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Term
| The portion of the brain responsible visual and auditory reflex, and righting of the head is the |
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Definition
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Term
| The portion of the brain that works with the medulla to regulate breathing is the |
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Definition
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Term
| In addition to regulating heartrate, respirations and blood pressure, the medulla controls the reflexes for |
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Definition
| swallowing, coughing and sneezing. |
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Term
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Definition
| long mass of fibers and nerve cells extending through the central canal. |
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Term
| The two main functions of the spinal column are |
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Definition
- conduction of impulses to and from the brain
- acts as a reflex center. |
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Term
| The three major accessories of the CNS are |
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Definition
| the meninges, CSF and the ventricles. |
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Term
| The three layers of the meninges are |
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Definition
| the dura mater, the pia mater, and the arachnoid. |
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Term
| Lumbar puncture is done between |
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Definition
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Term
| The landmark for a lumbar puncture site is the |
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Definition
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Term
| The cranial nerve that could be considered a specialized nerve is the |
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Definition
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Term
| Normal intracranial pressure is |
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Definition
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Term
| The consequence of increased ICP depends upon |
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Definition
| degree and rate of increase. |
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Term
| Shunting of CSF into the sub-arachnoid space is |
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Definition
| a normal body response to reduce ICP. |
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Term
| If a client shows signs of mildly increased ICP, the nurse may help reduce the pressure by |
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Definition
| having the client hyperventilate. |
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Term
| Early signs of increased ICP include |
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Definition
- restlessness
- irritability
- DECREASED LOC
- sluggish or fixed (and usually dilated) pupils |
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Term
| A late sign of increased ICP, known as Cushing's triad, includes |
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Definition
- bradycardia
- bradypnea
- systolic hypertension |
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Term
| Bradycardia, bradypnea, and systolic hypertension, as signs of increased ICP, are known collectively as |
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Definition
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Term
| Late signs of increased ICP include |
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Definition
- Cushing's sign
- nausea/vomiting
- hemiplegia (paralysis)
- decortigate or decerebrate posture |
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Term
| The hypothalamus is found within the area of the brain called the |
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Definition
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Term
| Difficulty speaking properly would indicate damage to the |
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Definition
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Term
| The diencephalon contains the |
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Definition
| thalamus, hypothalamus, and the stem portion of the pituitary gland |
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Term
| Nursing intervention for increased ICP includes |
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Definition
- positioning with head up at least 30 degrees.
- decrease stimuli (low lights, quiet) |
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Term
| Medications for treating increased ICP include |
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Definition
| anticonvulsants, osmotic diuretics, antiemetics |
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Term
| Mneumonic to remember sensory/motor/both functioning of cranial nerves |
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Definition
| Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter More. |
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Term
| Spinal cord transsection may result in |
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Definition
| paraplegia or quadriplegia |
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Term
| The type of injury that commonly results in paraplegia or quadriplegia is called a |
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Definition
| spinal cord transsection. |
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Term
| The primary function of the pia mater is to |
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Definition
| provide nourishment for the brain. |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Injury to the cervical plexus could result in |
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Definition
| loss of respiratory function. |
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Term
| Motor neurons are located in the |
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Definition
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Term
| Motor neurons are also known as |
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Definition
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Term
| A person with long-term memory problems may have a physical brain problem in the area known as the |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| The axon sends the signal to the dendrites of the receiving neuron. |
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Term
| After a lumbar puncture, the client should be monitored for |
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Definition
| numbness and/or weakness below the puncture site. |
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Term
| Before a cerebral arteriography is performed the nurse needs to check with the patient for |
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Definition
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Term
| Signs of a cluster headache include |
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Definition
- sudden and severe
- often affecting only one side
- involving the eye, neck, and face |
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Term
| Nursinig intervention in preparation for tomography should include |
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Definition
| asking about allergies to iodine. |
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Term
| Nursing in prepration for an MRI should include |
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Definition
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Term
| Before performing an EEG, make sure the patient |
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Definition
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Term
| After an EEG, the patient should |
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Definition
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Term
| Cerebellar dysfunction would result in |
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| loss of balance, coordination, muscle tone, and posture. |
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| Treatment for ICP of over 24 would likely include |
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| To protect the public from meningitis, |
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| those diagnosed should be on isolation for 24 hrs. |
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| The part of the brain responsible for voluntary movements is the |
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| Neurons are electrically insulated by the |
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| Ascending tracts of the spinal cord are made of |
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| Descending tracts of the spinal cord are made of |
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| A client with pupils of unequal size is suffering from |
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| The client who is unable to speak is suffering from |
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| The client whose eyes move involuntarily is suffering from |
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| The scale used to measure LOC is called the |
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| Voluntary actions are controlled by the |
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| A person with decerebrate postering likely has |
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| damage to the upper brain stem. |
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| A person with decorticate postering likely has |
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| damage to one or both corticospinal tracts. |
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| A client with arms flexed and extended away from the body is exhibiting |
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| A client with arms adducted and flexed upon the chest s exhibiting |
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| The ability to speak clearly, but using incorrect words - "word salad" - is called |
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| The inability to speak clearly - mumbling - is known as |
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| When one pupil is exposed to direct light, the other also constricts. This is known as |
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| focusing from far to near. |
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| A sign that meningitis is resolving would include |
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| neck doesn't feel so stiff. |
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| Nursing interventions for tension headaches would include |
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| Triggers for migrane headaches include |
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caffeine (or its sudden withdrawal), nicotine,
cheese,
alcohol,
certain food preservatives (such as monosodium glutamate),
Fasting and missing meals,
premenstrual fluid retention,
Certain drugs, including oral contraceptives. |
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| A test for neck rigidity is called |
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