Describe the major disorders of the nervous system.

Description should include

• diagnostic tests
• diseases and abnormal conditions (e.g., signs and symptoms, treatment, prognosis)
• patient/client care.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some of the diagnostic tests used for the identification of disorders/diseases?
• What influence do risk factors have on nervous system disorders/diseases?
• What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
• What is meningitis? What test is used to diagnose it?