Nervous System Conditions

  1. How should Alzheimer disease best be understood?



    D.
  2. You have a new client who has Alzheimer disease. Which of the following cautions about massage should you consider?




    B.
  3. You have a client in the early stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which of the following symptoms is he most likely to have?



    D.
  4. What is the typical long-term prognosis for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?



    B.
  5. How does a eripheral neuropathy occur?



    D.
  6. You have a client with peripheral neuropathy. As you plan the massage session, what significant concern should you consider?



    C.
  7. How is does dystonia different from tremor? in contrast to tremor:



    D.
  8. You have a new client with dystonia. What implications for massage should you be aware of when planning treatment?



    B.
  9. You have a client with Parkinson disease. Which of the following symptoms might you expect to see?



    C.
  10. Which of the following ma be a benefit of massage for a client with Parkinson disease?



    C.
  11. Which of the following symptoms can occur with herpes zoster?



    C.
  12. Which of the following is the most common sign of shingles?



    D.
  13. At what point does abuse of an addictive substance become dependence?



    D.
  14. What is the first and most important step in treating an addiction?



    C.
  15. What do panic disorder, postraumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder have in common?



    C.
  16. At what time is massage appropriate for a client with an anxiety disorder?



    D.
  17. ADHD is typically associated with which of these groups of behaviors?



    B.
  18. You have a new client with ADHD. What should you consider when planning his massage session?



    D.
  19. What is the most serious complication of depression?
    A. Nutritional deficiencies increasing the risk of disease
    B Inability to focus on productive tasks
    C. Suicidal feelings
    D. Hormonal deiciencies
    C
  20. What is the physical risk of massage for a client with depression?
    A. Massage may trigger release of hormones that increase depression symptoms
    B. Sympathetic stimulation may counteract antidepressant medications
    C. There are no specific physical risks related to depression 
    D Many clients with depression have hypersensitivity to touch
    D
  21. How is Bell palsy typically recognized?



    B.
  22. You have a new client with a recent episode of Bell palsy. What benefit may massage provide the client?



    D.
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Nervous System Conditions
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Nervous System Conditions
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