Question 1

Another word for a stroke is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrovascular deficit.
B)  cerebrovascular accident.
C)  transient necrosis.
D)  phagocytosis.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Normal blood oxygenation is about ____________________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Normal blood oxygenation is about ____________________ percent....

Question 3

Meningitis is a disorder of the meninges while herpes encephalitis is a disorder of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Meningitis is a disorder of the meninges...

Question 4

Pituitary adenomas account for 45% of brain tumors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A pituitary tumor which causes symptoms due to pressure on the pituitary is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  meningioma.
B)  functioning adenoma.
C)  nonfunctioning adenoma.
D)  infiltrative tumor.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following may be present following a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional instability
B)  euphoria
C)  apathy
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Interference with the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea.
B)  anoxia.
C)  communicating hydrocephalus.
D)  obstructive hydrocephalus.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following cranial nerves is implicated in migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  occulomotor
B)  olfactory
C)  vagus
D)  trigeminalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Aneurysms are often treated with a surgical procedure known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  clipping.
B)  cutting
C)  removing.
D)  tucking.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The overall incidence of brain tumors for males and females is about equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the most severe form of cerebrovascular accident?

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism.
B)  migraine stroke.
C)  arteriovenous malformation.
D)  hemorrhage.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Verbal-semantic memory may be impacted following radiotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The memory problems associated with stroke are typically uniform across patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In an individual with seizures due to a tumor,an aura may provide information regarding the location of a tumor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Astrocytomas:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a better prognosis than GBMs.
B)  primarily affect the frontal lobes.
C)  can affect cranial nerves I,II,and V.
D)  are the most common type of noninfiltrative tumor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Intracerebral occurs ____________________ the brain while subarachnoid occurs surrounding the brain.

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The answer of Intracerebral occurs ____________________ the brain while subarachnoid...

Question 17

A glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) :

Accepted Answer

A)  generally arises after middle age.
B)  is typically a grade 4 tumor.
C)  is difficult to remove surgically.
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding depression following a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression is uncommon following a stroke.
B)  Onset of depression is usually 6-12 months following the stroke.
C)  Depression is most likely to occur following a TIA.
D)  all of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the term for a reduced level of oxygen to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  lesion
B)  necrosis
C)  hypoxia
D)  anoxiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Occipital lobe tumors are most frequently associated with expressive and receptive aphasias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Which of the following statements is true regarding depression following a stroke?

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The memory problems associated with stroke are typically uniform across patients.

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Aneurysms are often treated with a surgical procedure known as:

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Which of the following cranial nerves is implicated in migraine headaches?

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Astrocytomas:

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Interference with the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid may result in:

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Pituitary adenomas account for 45% of brain tumors.

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Meningitis is a disorder of the meninges while herpes encephalitis is a disorder of the ____________________.

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A glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) :

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Normal blood oxygenation is about ____________________ percent.

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What is the term for a reduced level of oxygen to the brain?

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Verbal-semantic memory may be impacted following radiotherapy.

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In an individual with seizures due to a tumor,an aura may provide information regarding the location of a tumor.

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The overall incidence of brain tumors for males and females is about equal.

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Intracerebral occurs ____________________ the brain while subarachnoid occurs surrounding the brain.

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Another word for a stroke is:

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What is the most severe form of cerebrovascular accident?

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Occipital lobe tumors are most frequently associated with expressive and receptive aphasias.

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Which of the following may be present following a stroke?

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A pituitary tumor which causes symptoms due to pressure on the pituitary is called a:

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