Mov't Disorders

Question 1

-Nonspecific term for chronic static impairment of muslce tone, strength, coordination and mov’ts -d/t cerebral insult -Spasticity of limbs. Ataxia of fine motor skills. May/may not include neuro deficits

Answer 1

Cerebral Palsy

Question 3

-Progressive neurodegenerative disorder -Lack of dopamine -Average onset 60-65. RESTING tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, decrease in intellectual function -Tx: Sinemet, amantadine

Answer 3

Parkinson

Question 3

Motor tics. Phonic tics. Often assoc. with obsessions and compulsions. Onset

Answer 3

Tourette’s

Question 4

-Can be related to genetics, pregnancy, Fe deficiency, peripheral neuoropahty -Restless and parasthesias–>irresistible urge to move limbs. Disturbs sleep -Tx: Pramipexole, benzos, gabapentin

Answer 4

Restless leg Syndrome

Question 5

-Most common -Bilat ACTION tremor of hands & forearms (can include head and voice). Worse with stress, ETOH may improve -Benign Exam -Tx: Symptomatic. Proanolol

Answer 5

Benign Essential Tremor