movement disorders Flashcards
Tardive dyskinesia is a syndrome that includes a group of iatrogenic movement disorders caused by the __ of __ __
blockade of dopamine receptors
Tardive dyskinesia is a syndrome that includes a group of __ __ __
iatrogenic movement disorders
Tardive dyskinesia movement disorders include:
A
D
B
M
C
T
and other A
akathisia, dystonia, buccolingual stereotypy, myoclonus, chorea, tics, and other abnormal involuntary movements
Akathisia is defined as an ______________. It is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that is associated with ______________. The individual with akathisia will generally experience an _____________ or an _____________ that usually involves the lower _____________.
Akathisia is defined as an inability to remain still. It is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that is associated with psychomotor restlessness. The individual with akathisia will generally experience an intense sensation of unease or an inner restlessness that usually involves the lower extremities.
Dystonia is the __ __ __ of both __ __ __ __,
resulting in a distorted __ or __ of parts of the __.
Dystonia is the simultaneous sustained contracture of both agonist and antagonist muscles,
resulting in a distorted posture or movement of parts of the body.
Dystonic postures are often triggered by…
attempts at voluntary movements
Dystonic postures are not seen…
during sleep.
stereotypy is what?
the persistent repetition of an act for no obvious purpose.
What are buccolingual movements?
lip-smacking, tongue protrusion, perioral movements, chewing movements, or a puffing of cheeks
Myoclonus refers to…
a quick jerking movement that you can’t control.
Examples of myoclonus movements?
feeling of falling just before sleep and burping
Chorea represents R, R, C, A, I, U, N, actions that are usually B and affect __ parts of the __ (i.e=?
rapid, random, continual, abrupt, irregular, unpredictable,
nonstereotyped. (i.e., face,
trunk, and limbs).
Chorea movements usually worsen during attempted __ __
voluntary action.
tics commonly involve which body parts?
eyes, face, head, and shoulders
Extrapyramidal Symptoms: They include movement dysfunction such as D, A, PC, T, TD.
Parkinsonism Characteristics, Tremor, Tardive Dyskinesia.