Neuro Examinaton Flashcards
0
Q
how to indirectly ask about Romberg?
A
-ask ‘standing in shower with eyes closed’, or walking around at ‘night
1
Q
4 classic parkonsonian symptoms?
A
- rigidity
- tremor
- bradykinesia
- loss of postural reflexes
2
Q
difference between spasticity and rigidity?
A
- spasticity is velocity and position dependent
- rigidity is throughout the movement arc
3
Q
what is an early non-motor symptoms of parkinson’s?
A
anosmia
4
Q
main things you look for in neurology fundoscopy?
A
optic atrophy
optic disc swelling
5
Q
When doing visual fields, ask patient to look where?
A
at YOUR EYE
6
Q
3 types of tremors:
A
Resting (parkinson’s: 3-4Hz)
Postural/Action: essential/writing
Intention: cerebellar
