DTR Hypo Hyperreflex

Question 1

late stages of coma,narcosis, heavy sedation, deep sleep, nerve block, spinal anesthesia, early spinal shock, Adie’s syndrome, toxic and metabolic disorders of CNS, hypothyroid conditions, diabetic neuropathy, anorexia nervosa, increased intracranial pressure, and exhaustion

Answer 1

Hyporeflexia

Question 2

Patient reports numbness down the extremity. Sensory, motor and deep tendon reflex exam exhibit normal findings

Answer 2

nerve irritation

Question 3

Patient reports numbness down the extremity. Dual head instrument moves towards the involved side. Sensory, motor and deep tendon reflexes may reveal decreased findings

Answer 3

Nerve Compression