Flashcards in Chapter 10 Deck (21)
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T/F Mixed dysarthrias are uncommon
false
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When would a mixed dysarthria occur?
when there is a neurological damage to two or more parts of the motor system
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As a clinician, what would you see in mixed dysarthria?
you may see/hear characteristics of different combinations of pure dysarthrias
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T/F prominence of each dysarthria type varies
true
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T/F prominence of dysarthria type that is most evident doesn't change over time
false; it can change over time
Ex: in ALS can evolve from first just flaccid dysarthria to spastic flaccid dysarthria
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What are the most common types of mixed dysarthrias?
Flaccid-spastic Dysarthria
Spastic-ataxic Dysarthria
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What type of disease would you see flaccid-spastic dysarthria?
ALS
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What type of disease would you see spastic-ataxic dysarthria?
MS
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T/F mixed dysarthrias occur more frequently than single dysarthria types
true-- dysarthria often reflects damage to more than one component of speech motor system
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T/F mixed dysarthrias can be caused by many conditions, Degenerative diseases are the 3rd most common
false; degenerative disease are the most frequent cause
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T/F certain types of mixed dysarthrias are somewhat predictable
true; some diseases are associated with involvement to specific parts of the nervous system
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T/F cognitive ability is often affected in mixed dysarthrias
true; individuals with mixed dysarthrias (excluding ALS) often have associated cognitive deficits
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T/F mixed dysarthrias are rarely the earliest manifestation of neurologic disease
false; mixed dsyarthrias are often the first signs of neurologic involvement
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What is the most common example of a motor neuron disease?
ALS
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______ is most common dysarthria type for Friedrich's ataxia
ataxic
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What are the early signs of Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)?
dysarthria and dysphagia
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T/F lots of MS patients will have speech issues
false
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list 5 speech productions errors for pts with dysarthria
1. impaired loudness control
2. harsh voice quality
3. imprecise articulation
4. breathiness
5. hypernasality
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list the type of dysarthria for ALS if there is...
1. LMN involvement
2. UMN involvement
3. both UMN and LMN
1. flaccid
2. spastic
3. mixed spastic/flaccid
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What is one way you can approach mixed dysarthrias during treatment?
focus on most severe area first, then anther area
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