Random terminology

Question 1

Hemiplegia

Answer 1

Paralysis of muscles of lower face, arm and leg on one side of the body.

Question 2

Obtunded

Answer 2

Dulled or reduced level of alertness or consciousness

Question 3

Ptosis

Answer 3

Droopy eyelid

Question 4

Hemiparesis

Answer 4

Weakness or inability to move on one side of the body

Question 5

Athetosis

Answer 5

Slower, writhing, irregular movements predominantly in the hands and wrist

Question 6

Chorea

Answer 6

Non rhythmical movements of a rapid, jerky naturea that frequently appear pseudo-purposeful. They may be voluntarily controlled for a short time

Question 7

Dyskinesia

Answer 7

Movements associated with neuroleptic drugs; particularly movements of the mouth and face

Question 8

Dystonia

Answer 8

Co- contraction of agonist and antagonist that may lead to an intermittent or persistent maintenance of abnormal posture. Position maintained is usually at an extreme extension or flexion.

Question 9

Hemiballismus

Answer 9

Violent and flinging movements- irregular, asymmetric. No clear distinction from severe chorea

Question 10

Myoclonic jerk

Answer 10

Extremely brief contraction of a muscle group leading to involuntary purposeless jerk of the affected limb

Question 11

Negative myoclonus

Answer 11

Irregular sudden brief loss of muscle tone when a limb is held outstretched. The most common form is asterixis

Question 12

Tic

Answer 12

A stereotyped and irresistible repetitive action

Question 13

Tremor

Answer 13

Rhythmical alternating movement

Question 14

Trismus

Answer 14

Restricted ROM of jaw/ lockjaw.

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