Hemiballismus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

60 y/o right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemi- neglect. Where is the lesion? (8x) - ANSWERSRIGHT PARIETAL LOBE 66 y/o with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? (8x) - ANSWERSLATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE 78 y/o pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware that there w...

Part 2 Practice Questions Terms in this set (491) Most of the information needed to make a diagnosis will come from: A. inspection B. history C. physical signs D. diagnostic tests B. History When are open-ended questions most helpful? A. During the chief complaint history B. After several close-ended questions have been asked C. While taking the family health history D. While doing a review of systems A. During the chief complaint history Your 15 year old patient sustained a head i...

60 y/o right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemi-neglect. Where is the lesion? (8x) - ANSWERSRIght Parietal Lobe 66 y/o with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? (8x) - ANSWERSLATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE 78 y/o pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware that there wa...

Amnesia preceded by epigastric sensation and fear are associated with electrical abnormality where? - ANSWERSTemporal lobe Memory loss pattern in dissociative amnesia - ANSWERSMemory loss occurs for a discrete period of time Amnesia characterized by loss of memory of events that occur after onset of etiologic condition or agent - ANSWERSAnterograde What psychoactive drug produces amnesia? - ANSWERSAlcohol Brain Lesions - ANSWERS... Visual problem in pituitary tumor compressing opt...

Neurological Conditions Quizzes (Exam 1) 1. Why might a physical therapist want to examine sensory function prior to motor function? A) The sensory exam takes less time and therefore it is the most time-efficient way to perform the exam. B) The sensory exam does not cause any discomfort and therefore the patient can stay alert for the motor exam. C) The sensory system is more sensitive to fatigue and should be examined before the patient becomes fatigued. D) The sensory system influ...

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