, Gould's Pathophysiology - Chapter
14 Neurological Disorders
Which of the following characteristics indicates that the CSF is normal? - Correct
answer-Clear and colorless fluid.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about malignant brain tumors? - Correct
answer-Primary brain tumors rarely metastasize outside the CNS.
Secondary brain tumors usually arise from: - Correct answer-Metastasized breast or
lung tumors.
Why are focal or generalized seizures sometimes an early indication of a brain tumor? -
Correct answer-Surrounding inflammation stimulates neurons to discharge
spontaneously.
Which of the following applies to the corticospinal tract? - Correct answer-It is a
pyramidal tract for efferent impulses.
What is a major function of the limbic system? - Correct answer-Determines emotional
responses.
Where are β1-adrenergic receptors located? - Correct answer-Cardiac muscle
What does a vegetative state refer to? - Correct answer-Loss of awareness and
intellectual function but continue brainstem function.
Which of the following conditions is NOT part of the criteria for a declaration of "brain
death"? - Correct answer-Presence of any head injury.
What is the best definition of aphasia? - Correct answer-The inability to comprehend or
express language appropriately.
What is an early indicator of increased intracranial pressure? - Correct answer-
Decreasing responsiveness.
What is the rationale for vomiting in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure? -
Correct answer-Pressure on the emetic center in the medulla
What is the typical change in blood pressure in a patient who has increased intracranial
pressure? - Correct answer-Increasing pulse pressure.
14 Neurological Disorders
Which of the following characteristics indicates that the CSF is normal? - Correct
answer-Clear and colorless fluid.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about malignant brain tumors? - Correct
answer-Primary brain tumors rarely metastasize outside the CNS.
Secondary brain tumors usually arise from: - Correct answer-Metastasized breast or
lung tumors.
Why are focal or generalized seizures sometimes an early indication of a brain tumor? -
Correct answer-Surrounding inflammation stimulates neurons to discharge
spontaneously.
Which of the following applies to the corticospinal tract? - Correct answer-It is a
pyramidal tract for efferent impulses.
What is a major function of the limbic system? - Correct answer-Determines emotional
responses.
Where are β1-adrenergic receptors located? - Correct answer-Cardiac muscle
What does a vegetative state refer to? - Correct answer-Loss of awareness and
intellectual function but continue brainstem function.
Which of the following conditions is NOT part of the criteria for a declaration of "brain
death"? - Correct answer-Presence of any head injury.
What is the best definition of aphasia? - Correct answer-The inability to comprehend or
express language appropriately.
What is an early indicator of increased intracranial pressure? - Correct answer-
Decreasing responsiveness.
What is the rationale for vomiting in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure? -
Correct answer-Pressure on the emetic center in the medulla
What is the typical change in blood pressure in a patient who has increased intracranial
pressure? - Correct answer-Increasing pulse pressure.
