Akinesia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

echopraxia - mimicking the movements of another echolalia - pathological repeating of another's words, occurring perhaps because the patient's thought processes are so impaired that he is unable to generate speech of his own waxy flexibility - Maintaining a given posture inappropraitely Pseudoparkinsonism - a temporary group of symptoms that looks like Parkinson's disease: tremor, reduced accessory movements, gait impairment, reduced facial expressiveness, and slowing of motor behavior ...

MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM review study guide correct and verified what are the MOST COMMON side effects of ANTIPSYCHOTIC? - - anticholinergic effects - sedation - orthostatic hypotension - weight gain - reduction in seizure threshold especially with CLOZAPINE - photosensitivity - hyperglycemia and diabetes - hormonal effects (gynecomastia, amenorrhea, low libido, retrograde ejaculation) - EKG changes - AGRANULOCYTOSIS especially with CLOZAPINE - EXTRAPYRAMIDAL - NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNAN...

PEAT: Exam A; Questions and Answers 100% Correct Duchenne's MD Correct answer-Common in boys Proximal-distal weakness from pelvis Loss of mobility 9-14 y/o Akinesia Correct answer-Sudden cessation of movement in parkinsons patients Serum electrolytes Correct answer-bodily fluids- can be lost by diarrhea and vomiting Complete blood count Correct answer-determination of numbers of blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and red cell values

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

accessory motion - ability of the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin on one another active assisted range of motion - joint movement in which the patient may be assisted either manually or mechanically through an arc of movement active range of motion (AROM) - ability of the patient to voluntarily move a limb through an arc of movement active resisted exercise -joint movement in which an external force resists the movement activities of daily living (ADLS) - activities in which indivi...

The nurse notes blanching, coolness, and edema at the peripheral IV site. On the basis of these findings, the nurse should implement which action? 1. remove the IV 2. apply a warm compress 3. check for blood return through the line 4. measure the area of infiltration Correct Answer 1. remove the IV - prevent any further damage that may be caused by infiltration The nurse has received the client assignments for the day. Which client should the nurse see first? 1. the client who needs SC...

A disturbance in perception in which there is a misinterpretation of an actual external stimulus. a) Schizophrenia c) Hallucination 2. Pathological coining of new words. a) Neologism c) Flight of Ideas b) Illusion d) Delusion b) Word salad d) Circumstanstiality 3. During a client interview, you noticed that the client shifts from one topic to another in a somewhat related way a) Flight of Ideas c) Circumstantiality 4. It is an exaggerated belief of identity. a) Pers...

Primary parkinsons - ️️-idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - ️️-occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - ️️-bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - ️️-eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss of smell Dopamine - ️️-c...

Normal Extrapyramidal System correct answer: -normal coordination of involuntary movement -involuntary movement supports voluntary movement while walking -balance of ACh and DA is required for normal functioning Parkinson's and EPSE correct answer: Parkinson's is progressive, chronic, degenerative with unknown cause Associated symptoms: difficulty swallowing, drooling, weight loss, choking, impaired breathing, urinary rtn, constipation Imbalance with Ach and dopamine (too much ACh...

Motor Neglect - ️️- impaired initiation or execution of movement into contralateral hemispace by either limb - often difficult to distinguish between sensory or motor neglect ◦Limb akinesia: failure to move limb ◦Hypokinesia: limb moves only after long delay and much encouragement ◦hypometria: movements are of decreased amplitude ◦impersistence: inability to maintain a movement or posture ◦motor perseveration: inability to disengage from a motor activity ◦motor extinction...