Pseudobulbar Affect Flashcards

1
Q

This is a condition of ______ lability or _____ incontinence with intermittent episodes of _____ or _____.

A

emotional
emotional

inappropriate laughter
crying

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2
Q

Half of patients with ____ have pseudobulbar affect.

A

ALS

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3
Q

___ and __ also cause it.

A

Stroke

MS

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4
Q

Treat with ____ combined with ____

A

dextromethorphan

quinidine

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5
Q

____ are also effective tx in some patients.

A

SSRIs

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