Neurological condition cause by prolonged use of neuroleptics
Tardive Dyskinesia
Common reversible cause of Dementia related to Parkinson’s Disease?
Depression
Scleroderma
"CREST" C: calcinosis R: Raynauds Phenomenon E: Esophageal Dysfunction S: Sclerodactyly of fingers/toes T: telangiectasis or red spots covering hands, feet, forearms, face, and hips
Most common of Scleroderma that is treated by OT?
symptoms in extremities so common Tx include dressing in layers
What is an age related sensorineural loss that results in decreased hearing
Presbycusis:
Slow responses, hesitancy, and fearfulness/caution are all very commonly seen after what sided CVA?
Left
Poor judgement and regard for safety are ver commonly seen after what sided CVA?
Right
With anterior spinal cord syndrome, what is spare and impaired?
- Impaired: light touch, pain, and temperature
- Spared: proprioception
What disease is characterized by:
- NM disease
- Decreased intellectual progressions
- Chorea
- Psychological disturbances (agitation and confusion)
Huntington’s Chorea
“Amelia”
absence of one arm
an aura precedes wha type of seizure?
tonic
Cataracts
loss of central vision
Glaucoma
loss of peripheral and then central vision
What disease is characterized by:
- Common Sx: motor weakness in limbs, pain, and paresthesias
- Education about sensory deficits and adaptive ADL are important
Guillain Barre Syndrome
What are Leukodystrophies?
Degeneration in white matter causing a progressive decline in skills.
