Get Toned
Which type of diagnosis would result in a "zero" when performing a deep tendon reflex?
what is lower motor neuron injury/ flaccidity
This area of the brain is where you can find Broca's area
what is the frontal lobe
These 3 assessments are performed when assessing the glasgow coma scale
what is eye verbal and motor
This word relates to a swallowing difficulty
what is dysphagia
A word often used to describe when a patient with multiple sclerosis has a set back
what is an exacerbation
this type of tone can be seen in a patient with Parkinson's disease
what is rigidity
The progression of weakness for Guillan Barre is..
bilateral distal to proximal weakness
tapping, brushing and stroking are all methods for which intervention?
what is facilitation
This word refers to "double vision"
what is diplopia
This area of the brain when damaged results in a condition known as ataxia
what is cerebellum
This posturing can be seen with a direct blow to the head. The upper extremities go into a flexed position
what is decorticate
Which system remains in tact with a patient that is diagnosed with ALS?
sensation and/or cognition
This cranial nerve is assessed by asking the patient to stick out their tongue and move side to side
what is cranial nerve X11. hypoglossal
This word refers to the inability for a patient to motor plan and carry out a command despite having muscle strength, coordination and ability to perform the motion
what is ideomotor apraxia
This cerebral artery when damaged will result in speech and upper extremity deficits
what is middle cerebral artery
A patient with a diagnosis of cauda equina would have which type of tone?
what is flaccidity
Which neurotransmitter is affected with a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis?
what is acetylcholine
This intervention is MOST appropriate to address impaired muscle tone in a patient with hypo and hypertonicity
what is weight bearing
A patient that requires energy conservation and frequent rest breaks will be on which motor learning approach?
what is distributed
This assessment is performed by drawing on the patients skin
what is graphesthesia
How would a modified ashworth score of 1 plus present when performing passive range of motion?
what is catch and release less than 1/2 of range of motion
A quick dorsiflexion stretch that results in rhythmic and involuntary contractions of the calf are associated with which type of conditions?
What is upper motor neuron lesion
This medication is used to manage symptoms of Parkinsons Disease
What is sinemet or Levodopa
this word is used to describe rapid alternating movements
what is dysdiadochokinesia
This medication is often used to decrease spasticity?
what is Bachlophen