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Neurologic Considerations

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show Parkinson's disease  
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Primary motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (4)   show
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show 1) Unilat involvement, min func disable 2) Bilat/midline without balance impaired 3) Bilateral, mild to moderate disability impaired postural reflex, physically ind 4) Severly disabling, can walk or stand unassisted 5) Confinement to bed or w/c  
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show 0 = no sign 1 = unilat 1.5 = unilat + axial 2 = bilat without impairment of balance 2.5 = mild bilat, recovery on pull test 3 = mild - moderate bilat; postural instab; physically ind 4 = severe disable; walk or stand ind 5 = w/c or bedridden  
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How do you evaluate rigidity on a Parkinsonian patient?   show
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show 2 MWT 6 MWT TUG (TGUG) Sit-to-Stand  
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show 10 listed items Rated 0-3 higher number is more severe involvement  
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show Consists of 4 subscales: 1) Parkinsonian symptoms 2) Systemic symptoms 3) Emotional functioning 4) Social functioning  
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show Relaxation/Breathing exercises Passive stretching AROM and Posture alignment Weight shifting Balance responses Gait activities HEP  
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Flewit-Hanford Exercises for PD   show
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Alberts study on Tandem Bicycle for PD   show
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show True  
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show 25% of people who recover from their first stroke will have another within 5 years  
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Signs and Symptoms of Stroke   show
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Which type of stroke is more severe hemorrhagic or ischemic?   show
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Pushers Syndrome (what is it, whos affected, remission)   show
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What is affected in pusher syndrome?   show
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When does recovery of tone generally happen post stroke?   show
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Left CVA Behaviors (5)   show
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Left CVA Motor Programming Deficits (3)   show
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show Speak slowly to allow processing of verbal instructions Use visual cues Use one step commands and decrease environmental distractions  
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show Unrealistic/inappropriate positive emotions Unaware of deficits Tend to be impulsive Decreased information processing Decreased visual spacial perception Decreased mathematical reasoning Poor R vs L discrimination  
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show Difficulty sustaining movement and/or posture Tend to move too fast  
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show Decrease environmental distractions Maximize verbal cues Keep visual cueing to a minimum Address safety issues, encourage patient to slow down  
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Tripp's Model for Evaluating Stroke Patients   show
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show 1) Inability to attain full hip flex during swing 2) Inability to ext the knee fully 3) Inability to activate ankle DF  
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4 Principles of Carr and Shepard's Treatment Approach   show
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What common treatment for shoulder problems should be avoided in hemiplegia?   show
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show AFO for DF FES on glutes and quadriceps Prolonged icing to inhibit tone  
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show Intact cognition Active patient participation  
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show 1) Early resumption of upright posture and transitioning ability 2) Recalibrate perception of an upright posture 3) Utilize tactile and proprioceptive inputs 4) Emphasize stability during early standing  
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Both over-ground gait training and treadmill training are needed to optimize over-ground walking in stroke patients. T/F   show
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show Beneficial: cerebellar damage Detrimental: MCA and Basal Ganglia  
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How frequent should feedback be given for CVA patients?   show
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In patients with CVA guidance has a positive impact on retention of learning. T/F   show
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show Deterioration of memory and other cognitive domains that leads to death within 3 to 9 years after diagnosis  
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show Amyloid clumps Tau neurofibrillary tangles Clumps cause cell death in disease process  
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What part of the brain is affected first by AD?   show
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show Chromosomes 1, 14, 19, 21  
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show Age Genetics Down's Syndrome Gene mutation Head trauma Exposure to metals, infections, toxins  
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show HTN Obesity Insulin resistance Smoking Inactivity  
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show Forgetfulness, mild memory deficit Difficulty with novel tasks Apathy and social withdrawal  
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show Moderate to severe objective memory deficit Disorientation to time and place Language disturbance, apraxia, personality and behavioral changes  
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Stages of Alzheimer's Disease - Late Stage   show
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show Bedridden Mute Unaware of the environment Joint contracures Myoclonus  
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Neurologic signs such as hyperactive reflexes, increasing primitive tone, and primitive reflexes occur during what stage of AD?   show
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What is one way to maintain environment when placing a patient with AD in a nursing home?   show
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show Failing to remember limitations in ADLs Judgment errors and lack of awareness Over-estimation of capacity for safe mobility Refusing/Forgetting use of assistive device  
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show A syndrome characterized by: Restlessness Excitement Increased confusion Hallucination Agitation Seen in late afternoon or early evening Occurs in middle and late stages of AD  
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show Restriction of visual fields - loss of peripheral vision, homonymous hemianopia Decrease in visuospatial function, depth perception Loss of contrast sensitivity, agnosia  
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Motor incoordination during gait in AD   show
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Benefit of habitual exercise for AD   show
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show Constant practice = i.e. practice of all transfers from the same chair Pt.'s were unable to learn new tasks with random practice Learning was impaired with blocked practice  
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