Cards in this guide (14)
What is a subdural hematoma
Bleeding Between
Bleeding beneath the outer sheath covering the brain - called the dura mater.
What condition results after repetitive blows to the head over a long period of time
dementia pugilistica (A+)
What is the leading cause of death-related traumatic brain injury
What are the two main causes of traumatic brain injury in the US
Which therapeutic approach is associated with Albert Ellis
Rational emotive behavior therapy approach
Which disorders are not included in the substance-induced classification
alcoholism A+
previous answer was incorrect, this one is right
What is a difference between the symptoms of traumatic brain injury for adults and children
Children are often not able to describe or report what is
wrong.
What condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be aroused
What should you do if you are with someone who complains of facial and arm numbness and is having difficulty speaking
Call for an ambulance because there is a high probability of
stroke.
Jill developed swelling of the brain What type of injury did Jason suffer
A blunt force head injury.
How are withdrawal syndromes treated
Pharmacologic and medical management is often recommended for
withdrawal syndrome. The physical condition of the patient is
closely monitored
Which one of these statements is not correct regarding the effects of consumption of alcohol
very few die from cirrhosis as it is generally a nonfatal
disease.
Which of th following is true statement about the use of antidepressant medication and the treatment of ADHD
Though they are not as effective as stimulants, they are useful
when stimulants don't work
Is there any true treatment for Alzheimer's disease
There are no true treatments to cure Alzheimer's but there are
many treatments that can slow the effects of Alzheimer's. You can
get treatments to make your Alzheimer's less noticeable but
Alzheimer's cannot be cured.
