Abnormal NMS GAIT

Question 1

Emotional

Answer 1

rapid tremor; low amplitude that worsens with volitional movement

Question 2

Familial

Answer 2

Heredity tremor primarily of hnads

Question 3

Parkinsonian

Answer 3

“pill-rolling” at REST; BASAL GANGLION LESION

Question 4

Intention Tremor

Answer 4

Tremor WORSENS with refined volitional movement; CEREBELLAR

Question 5

Nontremorous Hyperkinesia/Chorea

Answer 5

random quick movements simulating fragments or normal movements

Question 6

Athetosis

Answer 6

Slow, withering movements of hands and extremities;

Pyramidal Track Signs

Question 7

Dystonia

Answer 7

Slow, alternating contraction and relaxation of agonists and antagonists- fixed joint contractures

Question 8

Hemiballismus

Answer 8

Violent, flinging movement of half of body

Question 9

Akathisia

Answer 9

Motor UNREST; shifting of posture and/or movement;

Parkinson’s and psychotropic medication use

Question 10

Tardive Dyskinesia

Answer 10

Involuntary movements of face, mouth, tounge, and limbs

Neuroleptic agents can cause this after long term use