Ch 10 Pt 2

Front 1

controls the involuntary actions of the body, such as the functioning of internal organs

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autonomic nervous system

Front 2

The autonomic nervous system is organized into the _________ and ________

Back 2

sympathetic & parasympathetic nervous systems

Front 3

is the process of maintaining the constant internal environment of the body

Back 3

homeostasis

Front 4

prepares the body for emergencies and stress by increasing the breathing rate, heart rate, and blood flow to muscles

Back 4

sympathetic nervous system (SNS)

Front 5

returns the body to normal after a response to stress

Back 5

parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)

Front 6

is a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery

Back 6

anesthesiologist

Front 7

means feeling

Back 7

esthesi or esthet

Front 8

specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system

Back 8

neurologist

Front 9

means specialist

Back 9

-ist or -ologist

Front 10

is a person trained in administering anesthesia but who is not necessarily a physician

Back 10

anesthetist

Front 11

means nerve

Back 11

neur

Front 12

is a physician who specializes in surgery of the nervous system

Back 12

neurosurgeon

Front 13

holds a medical doctor degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness

Back 13

psychiatrist

Front 14

means mind

Back 14

psych

Front 15

means specialist

Back 15

-iatrist

Front 16

holds an advanced degree other than a medical degree, and specializes in evaluating and treating emotional problems and mental illness

Back 16

psychologist

Front 17

is pain in the head

Back 17

cephalalgia aka headache

Front 18

are headache syndrome characterized by sudden, throbbing, sharp pain that is usually more severe on one side of the head

Back 18

migraine headaches

Front 19

are characterized by concentrated pain on one side of the head

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cluster headaches

Front 20

is a congenital herniation of brain substance through a gap in the skull

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encephalocele aka craniocele

Front 21

means brain

Back 21

encephal/o

Front 22

means hernia

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-cele

Front 23

means present at birth

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congenital

Front 24

means protrusion

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herniation

Front 25

is a condition in which there is an abnormally increased amount of CSF within the ventricles of the brain

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hydrocephalus

Front 26

is the congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column

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meningocele

Front 27

means meninges

Back 27

mening/o

Front 28

means water

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hydr/o

Front 29

means head

Back 29

cephal

Front 30

is a singular noun ending

Back 30

-us

Front 31

is an inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord

Back 31

meningitis

Front 32

is a group of disorders associated with degenerative changes in the brain structure that lead to symptons including progressive memory loss, impaired cognition, and personality changes

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alzheimers disease

Front 33

is the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory

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cognition

Front 34

is a memory disorder, usually associated with recently acquired information, that may be an early predictor of alzheimers disease

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mild cognitive impairment

Front 35

is an inflammation of the brain. Can be caused by viral infection such as rabies, or occur as a sequel to other diseases such as influenza and measles

Back 35

encephalitis

Front 36

which is often fatal, affects all organs of the body but is most harmful to the brain and the liver

Back 36

reye's syndrome

Front 37

is a chronic, degenerative CNS disorder in which there is a gradually progressive loss of control over movement resulting from from inadequate levels of the chemical dopamine in the brain.

Back 37

parkinson's disease

Front 38

is an acute and potentially fatal infection of the CNS caused by a toxin produced by the tetanus bacteria, typically acquired through a deep wound

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tetanus aka lockjaw

Front 39

is a memory disturbance marked by a total or partial inability to recall past experiences that can be caused by a brain injury, illness, or psychological disturbance

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amnesia

Front 40

is a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain

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concussion

Front 41

means shaken together

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concuss

Front 42

means condition or state of

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-ion

Front 43

is the bruising of brain tissue as a resukt of a head injury, sometimes causes swelling of the brain

Back 43

cerebral contusion

Front 44

means bruise

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contus

Front 45

is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain

Back 45

cranial hematoma

Front 46

means blood

Back 46

hemat

Front 47

named for their location, the types of cranial hematomas include:

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epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma

Front 48

means being awake, aware, and responding appropriately

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conscious aka alert

Front 49

a state of being unaware, with the inability to respond to normal stimuli

Back 49

unconscious

Front 50

is the brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain

Back 50

syncope aka fainting

Front 51

is a lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy

Back 51

lethargy

Front 52

means indifference

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apathy

Front 53

refers to a person who is at this level of consciousness

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lethargic

Front 54

a state of impaired awareness in which the mind and senses are dulled to environmental stimuli

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stupor

Front 55

is a profound (deep) state of unconsciousness marked by the abscence of spontaneous eye movements, no response to painful stimuli, and no vocalization (speech)

Back 55

coma

Front 56

refers to a person who is in a coma

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comatose

Front 57

is a type of coma in which the patient exhibits a cyclic state of alternating sleep and wake cycles; however due to severe damage to certain areas of the brain, is unconscious even when appearing awake

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persistent vegetative state

Front 58

is a potentially reversible condition that comes on suddenly and is often associated with a high fever, intoxication, or shock

Back 58

delirium

Front 59

a patient that is confused, anxious, and unable to think clearly

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delirious

Front 60

is a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities including memory, thinking, and judgement, often accompanied by personality changes

Back 60

dementia

Front 61

is a degenerative neurological condition that is the most common CNS complication of the HIV infection

Back 61

AIDS dementia complex

Front 62

is an abnormal growth within the brain that may be either benign or malignant; however, both types can be life threatening

Back 62

brain tumor

Front 63

is damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel supplying it is either blocked or has ruptured

Back 63

cerebrovascular accident aka strole

Front 64

this is the most common type of stroke in older people, occur when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked

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ischemic strokes

Front 65

is the temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain

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transient ischemic attack aka T-I-A

Front 66

is the loss of the ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word

Back 66

aphasia

Front 67

occurs when a circulating blood clot blocks the artery

Back 67

cerebral thrombosis

Front 68

means passing quickly

Back 68

transient

Front 69

means prtaining to the disruption of the blood supply

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ischemic

Front 70

means speech

Back 70

-phasia

Front 71

occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures

Back 71

hemorrhagic stroke aka bleed

Front 72

is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep

Back 72

insomnia

Front 73

is a slep disorder consisting of recurring episodes of falling asleep during the day

Back 73

narcolepsy

Front 74

means stupor

Back 74

narc/o

Front 75

means seizure

Back 75

-lepsy

Front 76

is a condition experienced by many narcolepsy suffers in which the patient responds to emotional stimuli by suddenly falling to the ground, without the loss of consciousness

Back 76

cataplexy

Front 77

is the condition ofwalking or performing some other activity without awakening

Back 77

somnambulism aka noctambulism or sleepwalking

Front 78

means sleep

Back 78

somn

Front 79

means to walk

Back 79

ambul

Front 80

means condition of

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-ism

Front 81

is a condition of unnatural sleepiness or semiconsciousness approaching coma

Back 81

somnolence

Front 82

is an inflammation of the spinal cord

Back 82

myelitis

Front 83

means spinal cord

Back 83

myel

Front 84

is a tumor of the spinal cord

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myelosis

Front 85

is a highly contagious viral infection that in its acute form can inflame the spinal cord and brainstem, sometimes resulting in paralysis

Back 85

poliomyelitis aka polio

Front 86

means gray

Back 86

poli/o

Front 87

is an inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve

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radiculitis aka pinched nerve

Front 88

means root

Back 88

radicul

Front 89

is the recurrence later in life of some polio symptons in individuals who have had childhood poliomyelitis and have recovered from it

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post-polio syndrome

Front 90

is nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region

Back 90

cervical radiculopathy

Front 91

means neck

Back 91

cervical

Front 92

means nerve root

Back 92

radicul/o or radiculo/o

Front 93

is nerve pain in the lower back that may be caused by muscle spasms or by nerve root irritation from the compression of vertebral disks such as a herniated disk

Back 93

lumbar radiculopathy

Front 94

means inward curvature of the spine

Back 94

lumbar

Front 95

is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord

Back 95

multiple sclerosis

Front 96

is the loss of the protective myelin sheath

Back 96

demyelination

Front 97

is a degenerative disease of the motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord in which patients become progressively weaker until they are completely paralyzed

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis aka lou gehrig's disease

Front 98

which is the temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve, causing drooping only on the affected side of the faces

Back 98

bells palsy

Front 99

is an inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that may lead to temporary paralysis

Back 99

guillain-barre' syndrome aka infectious polyneuritis

Front 100

is inflammation of the sciatic nerve that results in pain, burning, and tingling along the course of this nerve through the thigh and leg

Back 100

sciatica

Front 101

is an inflammation of the 5th cranial nerve. It is characterized by sudden, intense, brief attacks of sharp pain on one side of the face and affecting the lips, gum, or cheeks.

Back 101

tic douloureux aka trigeminal neuralgia

Front 102

is a spasmodic muscular contraction, usually of the face or extremities

Back 102

tic

Front 103

is a condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies due to damage that affects the cerebrum

Back 103

cerebral palsy

Front 104

means pertaining to the head or brain

Back 104

cerebral

Front 105

means paralysis

Back 105

palsy

Front 106

is a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures

Back 106

epilepsy

Front 107

this is the more severe form of epilepsy, and is characterized by gerneralized seizures

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grand mal epilepsy

Front 108

is characterized by a loss of consciousness accompanied by a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles

Back 108

generalized seizure

Front 109

is french for large

Back 109

grand

Front 110

means ailment

Back 110

mal

Front 111

is the milder form of epilepsy and is characterized by frequent but partial seizures

Back 111

petit mal epilepsy aka absence epilepsy

Front 112

In a _____seizure there is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness

Back 112

partial seizure

Front 113

is french for small

Back 113

petit

Front 114

is a manifestation, such as a particular smell or ligjt that may be experienced just befire a seizure

Back 114

epileptic aura

Front 115

is a persistent severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve

Back 115

causalgia

Front 116

is a form causalgia caused by either an identifiable injury to a sensory nerve or an injury to a part of the body such as the arms or legs

Back 116

complex regional pain syndrome aka reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

Front 117

is a condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli

Back 117

hyperesthesia

Front 118

means excessive

Back 118

hyper-

Front 119

means sensation

Back 119

-esthesia

Front 120

this is temporary and can occur whenever pressure is accidentally placed on a nerve, causing what is often called "pins and needles" feeling

Back 120

tranient paresthesia

Front 121

is a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves

Back 121

peripheral neuropathy aka peripheral neuritis

Front 122

are important neuroimaging tools because they facilitate the examination of the soft tissue structures of the brain and spinal cord

Back 122

magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography

Front 123

is a ultrasound study of the cartoid artery, is performed to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke

Back 123

cartoid ultrasonography

Front 124

is the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain

Back 124

echoencephalography

Front 125

means brain

Back 125

encephal/o

Front 126

means electric

Back 126

electr/o

Front 127

is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp

Back 127

electroencephalography

Front 128

the resulting record of a electroencephalography

Back 128

electroencephalogram

Front 129

is sampling of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region

Back 129

lumbar picture aka spinal tap

Front 130

this level is determined by observing the patient and evaluating his or her reactions to stimuli

Back 130

levels of consciousness

Front 131

is a method of pain control by the application of electronic impulses to the nerve endings through the skin

Back 131

transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation (TENS)

Front 132

means performed through the unbroken skin

Back 132

transcutaneous

Front 133

means across

Back 133

trans-

Front 134

means skin

Back 134

cutane

Front 135

is a medication that releives pain without affecting consciousness

Back 135

analgesic

Front 136

such as asprin, the analgesics are used for mild to moderate pain

Back 136

nonnarcotic analgesis

Front 137

such as morphine, demerol, and codeine the analgesics are used to releive severe pain

Back 137

narcotic analgesis

Front 138

depresses the CNS to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without producing sleep

Back 138

sedative

Front 139

is the effect produced by a sedative

Back 139

sedation

Front 140

depresses the CNS and usually produces sleep

Back 140

hypnotic

Front 141

are a class of drugs whose major action is a calming or depressed effect on the CNS

Back 141

barbiturates

Front 142

is a barbiturate used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsiont

Back 142

amobarbital

Front 143

is a barbiturate used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant

Back 143

phenobarbital

Front 144

prevents seizures and convulsions

Back 144

anticonvulsant

Front 145

is the abscene of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain, that is induced by the administration of an anesthetic

Back 145

anesthesia

Front 146

is the medication used to induce anesthesia

Back 146

anesthetic

Front 147

numbs only the tissue surface and is applied as a liquid, ointment, or spray

Back 147

topical anesthesia

Front 148

causes the loss of sensation in a limited area by injecting an anesthetic solution near that area

Back 148

local anesthesia

Front 149

the temporary interruption of nerve conduction, is produced by injecting an anesthetic colution near the nerves to be blocked

Back 149

regional anesthesia

Front 150

is a regional anesthesia produced by inkecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine

Back 150

epidural anesthesia

Front 151

is produced by injecting an anesthetic into the subarachnoid space that is located below the arachnoid membrane and above the pia mater that surrounds the spinal cord

Back 151

spinal anesthesia

Front 152

ivolves the total loss of body sensation and consciousness induced by various anesthetic agents, given primarily by inhalation or intravenous injection

Back 152

general anesthesia

Front 153

is a controlled convulsion produced by the passage of an electric current through the brain

Back 153

electroconvulsive therapy aka electroshock therapy

Front 154

is a surgical removal of a portion of the brain to treat brain cancer or seizure disorders that cannot be controlled with medication

Back 154

lobectomy

Front 155

is a surgical incision into the thalamus

Back 155

thalamotomy

Front 156

means thalamus

Back 156

thalam

Front 157

means incurable or resistant to therapy

Back 157

intractable

Front 158

is the surgical repair of a nerve or nerves

Back 158

neuroplasty

Front 159

is surgically suturing together the ends of a severed nerve

Back 159

neurorrhaphy

Front 160

is a surgical incision or the dissection of a nerve

Back 160

neurotomy

Front 161

is gerneral intellectual functioning that is significantly below the average and accompanied by a significant limitation in adaptive functioning

Back 161

mental retardation

Front 162

are a group of conditions in which a young child cannot develop normal social relationships, compulsively follows repetive routines and frequently has poor communication skills

Back 162

autistic disorder aka autism

Front 163

is a less severely affected subgroup of the autism disorder spectrum

Back 163

asperger's disorder aka asperger's syndrome

Front 164

is characterized by a short attention span and impulsive behavior inappropriate for the childs developmental age

Back 164

Attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Front 165

The term ________ is sometimes used if there is a consistently high level of activity

Back 165

attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD)

Front 166

is restlesness or a continuing excess of movement

Back 166

hyperactivity

Front 167

is a learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to inability of the brain to process symbols

Back 167

dyslexia aka developmental reading disorder

Front 168

is a disability that causes individuals of normal intelligence to have difficulty processing language or mathematical concepts

Back 168

learning disorder

Front 169

is the addicitive use of tobacco, alcohol, medications, or illegal drugs

Back 169

substance abuse

Front 170

is chronic alchol dependence with specific signs and symptons upon withdrawal

Back 170

alcoholism

Front 171

is a psychological or physical syndrome (or both) caused by the abrupt cessation (stopping) of the use of alcohol or a drug in an addicted individual

Back 171

withdrawal

Front 172

is an acute organic brain syndrome due to alcohol withdrawal that is characterized by sweating, tremor, restlessness, anxiety, mental confusion, and hallucinations

Back 172

delirium tremors

Front 173

is characterized by the loss of contact with reality and deterioration of normal social functioning

Back 173

psychotic disorder

Front 174

is a psychotic disorder characterized by two or more of the following: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catonic behavior, and/or negative symptoms

Back 174

schizophrenia

Front 175

is a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary

Back 175

delusion

Front 176

is a sense perception (sight,sound,touch, smell or taste) that has no basis in external stimulation

Back 176

hallucination

Front 177

is marked by a lack of responsiveness, stupor, and a tendency to remain in a fixed posture

Back 177

catatonic behavior

Front 178

occurs when normal thought is seperated from consciousness

Back 178

dissociative disorders

Front 179

is a mental illness characterized by two or more distinct personalties

Back 179

dissociative identity disorder formerly known as multiple personality disorder

Front 180

occurs when an individual is unable to recall important personal information, usually of a stressful or traumatic nature

Back 180

dissociative amnesia

Front 181

is a common mood disorder characterized by lethargy and sadness, as well as a loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities

Back 181

depression

Front 182

a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decrease in hours of daylight during the winter in northern latitudes

Back 182

seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Front 183

is a distinct period during which there is an abnormally, and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood

Back 183

manic episode

Front 184

is a prolonged period of at least two weeks during which there is either a depressed mood or the loss of interest or pleasure

Back 184

major depressive episode

Front 185

are characterized by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic episodes sometimes alternating with depressive episodes

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bipolar disorders

Front 186

is a distinct period of abnormal persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood not so severe as to cause marked impairment, psychosis, or hospitalization

Back 186

hypomanic episode

Front 187

is a chronic depression pressent at least 50 percent of the time for more than two years

Back 187

dysthymia aka dysthymic disorder

Front 188

means bad

Back 188

dys-

Front 189

means mind

Back 189

thym

Front 190

means condition

Back 190

-ia

Front 191

are characterized by anxiety or fear out of proportion to the real danger in a situation

Back 191

anxiety disorders

Front 192

is characterized by persistent, intrusive, excessive worry about multiple topics that is difficult to control, causes significant distress or impairment in functioning, and is associated with specefic symptons, such as muscle tension, sleep disturbance and restlessness

Back 192

generalized anxiety disorder

Front 193

is characterized by obsessions and / or compulsions that are recurrent, persistent, and excessive

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

Front 194

is a persistent idea, thought or image that causes the individual anxiety or distress

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obsession

Front 195

is a repetitive mental act or physical behavior that is performed to prevent, or reduce, anxiety or stress

Back 195

compulsion

Front 196

is the development of characteristic symptons after a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death or injury to the patient or someone else, during which the patient felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror.

Back 196

posttraumatic stress disorder

Front 197

is characterized by having morethan one panick attack, resulting in persistent fear of the attacks

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panic disorder

Front 198

is an unanticipated recurrence of a group of symptons characterized by intense feelings of apprehension, fearfulness, and terror

Back 198

panic attack

Front 199

is a persistent irrational fear of a specific thing or situation strong enough to cause significant distress and/or interfere with functioning

Back 199

phobia

Front 200

means abnormal fear

Back 200

-phobia

Front 201

is an excessive fear of being in high places

Back 201

acrophobia

Front 202

is an excessive fear of situatuins in which having a panic attack seems likely an/or dangerous or embarrassing

Back 202

agoraphobia

Front 203

is an abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces

Back 203

claustrophobia

Front 204

means barrier

Back 204

claustr/o

Front 205

is persistent, excessive anxiety in or avoidance of social or performance situations due to fear that ones actions will result in embarrassment or humiliation

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social phobia

Front 206

are characterized by physical complaints or concerns about ones body which are out of proporition to any physical findings disease

Back 206

somatoform disorders

Front 207

is characterized by years of physical complaints of many types (pain, gastrointestinal, sexual, and neurologic) that are not explained by a medical condition.

Back 207

somatization disorder

Front 208

is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing change in function, such as paralysic or blindness, triggered by psychological factors rather than any physical cause

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conversion disorder

Front 209

is characterized by misinterpretation of physical symptons and fearing that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation

Back 209

hypochondriasis

Front 210

means madness

Back 210

-mania

Front 211

is a disorder characterized by repeatedly stealing objects neither for personal use nor for their monetary value

Back 211

kleptomania

Front 212

means steal

Back 212

klept/o

Front 213

is a disorder characterized by repeated, deliberate fire setting

Back 213

pyromania

Front 214

means fire

Back 214

pyr/o

Front 215

is a disorder characterized by the repeated pulling out of ones hair resulting in noticeable hair loss

Back 215

trichotillomania

Front 216

means related to hair

Back 216

trichotill/o

Front 217

is a chronic pattern of inner experience and behavior that causes causes serious problems with relationships and work

Back 217

personality disorder

Front 218

is a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others

Back 218

antisocial personality disorder

Front 219

is characterized by impulsive actions, often with the potential for self-harm, as well as mood instability and chaotic relationships

Back 219

borderline personality disorder

Front 220

is a pattern of extreme preoccupation with the self and complete lack of empathy for others

Back 220

narcissistic personality disorder

Front 221

is a condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick

Back 221

factitious disorder previously known as munchausen syndrome

Front 222

is a form of child abuse

Back 222

factitious disorder by proxy previously known as munchausen syndrome by proxy

Front 223

is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptons, motivated by external incentives, such as avoiding work

Back 223

malingering

Front 224

drugs that are capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior and are used in the treatment of mental illness

Back 224

psychotropic drugs

Front 225

are administered to temporarily suppress anxiety

Back 225

anxiolytic drugs aka antianxiety drugs or tranquilizers

Front 226

means anxiety

Back 226

anxi/o

Front 227

means to destroy

Back 227

-lytic

Front 228

work by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain, thus increasing concentration and wakefulness

Back 228

stimulants

Front 229

are administered to treat symptons ofsevere disorders of thinking and mood

Back 229

antipsychotic drugs

Front 230

drugs such as lithium and valproic acid (an anticonvulsant) are used to treat mood instability and bipolar disorders

Back 230

mood stabilizing drugs

Front 231

are administered to prevent or relieve depression

Back 231

antidepressant drugs

Front 232

is thought to work by reducing the reentry of serotonin into nerve cells, thus allowing serotonin to build up in the nerve synapse

Back 232

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor aka S-S-R-I

Front 233

is thought to work by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

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serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor aka (S-N-R-I)

Front 234

named for their chemical structure, are also used to treat depression

Back 234

tricyclic antidepressants

Front 235

is based on the idea that mental disorders have underlying causes stemming from childhood and can only be overcome by gaining insight into one's feelings and patterns of behavior

Back 235

psychoanalysis

Front 236

focuses on changing behavior by identifying problem behaviors, replacing them with appropriate behaviors, and using reqrds or other consequences to make the changes

Back 236

behavioral therapy

Front 237

focuses on changing cognitions or thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions

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cognitive therapy

Front 238

is the use of hypnosis to produce a relaxed state of focused attention in which the patient may be more willing to believe and act on suggestions

Back 238

hypnotherapy