Neurology
Fanning of toes and dorsiflexion of the great toe
What is a positive Babinski?
Prevention aimed at decreasing the incidence and number of new cases of disease and mental disorders
What is primary prevention?
Decreased T4 and elevated TSH
What is hypothyroidism?
Usually presents with BMI of less than 17
What is anorexia nervosa?
Destruction of property, engaged in fire setting, serious violation of rules
What is conduct disorder?
Test by asking the client to elevate eyebrows, wrinkle forehead, close eyes, frown, smile and puff cheeks.
What is CN 7?
This intervention has demonstrated effects comparable to antidepressant therapy in the treatment of depression.
What is exercise?
Constipation, weight gain, decreased appetite, slowed speech and thinking, slow or clumsy movements.
What are systemic effects of hypothyroidism?
Fever, tachycardia, hypertension, clonus (hyperreflexia), and diarrhea
What is serotonin syndrome?
Forgetful, fidgets, on the go, distracted, difficulty waiting turn
What is ADHD combined?
Test the extraocular movements (EOMs)
What is CN 3?
Inflammatory condition in which a virus produces painful vesicular eruption along the distribution of the nerves from one or more dorsal root ganglia.
What is shingles?
Decrease TSH and elevated T4
What is hyperthyroidism?
Scarring or calluses on the dorsum of the hand secondary to self-induced vomiting.
What is Russell's sign? (anorexia nervosa)
Can be used to treat ADHD if parents do not want to start a stimulant
What are atomoxetine, guanfacine, clonidine, buproprion?
Inability to perform rapid alternating movements
What is dysdiadochokinesia?
Prevention aimed at decreasing the disability and severity of a disease and mental disorder
What is tertiary prevention?
Systemic effects of hyperthyroidism may mimic symptoms of this mental health diagnosis?
What is bipolar affective disorders?
Development of severe muscle rigidity, elevated temperature, CK and WBC associated with the use of neuroleptic medication.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
What is autism?
Tests the ability to distinguish forms by placing objects in the client's hands while their eyes are closed.
What is stereognosis?
Prevention aimed at decreasing the prevalence (number of existing cases) of disease or mental disorders
What is secondary prevention?
Required prior to starting adolescent on stimulant medications with prior medical history of atrial septal defect.
What is cardiology referral?
Lip smacking, moving your mouth, jaw or tongue, blinking your eyes a lot, making noises or facial expressions you cannot control.
What are tardive dyskinesia symptoms?
Co-morbid chromosomal aberration seen in children with autism
What is fragile X syndrome?