Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What is an inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord due usually to a bacterial infection from the ears, sinuses, lungs, or a brain abscess?

Cataracts
Meningitis
Epilepsy
Heart attack

The correct answer is: Meningitis

Meningitis is the correct answer because it is an inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord. This condition is usually caused by a bacterial infection from other sources in the body, such as the ears, sinuses, lungs, or a brain abscess. Option A, cataracts, is incorrect because it is a condition that affects the eyes, not the brain and spinal cord. Option C, epilepsy, is incorrect because it is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures, not inflammation. Option D, heart attack, is incorrect because it is a cardiovascular condition, not an infection affecting the brain and spinal cord.