Dyskinesias - Hyperkinetic Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Athetosis
A
Involuntary slow, writhing movement
2
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Ballism
A
Bilateral, involuntary, irregular, possible wild of violent movement extremities
3
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Chorea
A
involuntary and quick dance-like movements of the feet, hands, extremities, and head and neck
4
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Dystonia
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involuntary slow, irregular, painful twisting of extremities
5
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Hemiballism
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unilateral, involuntary, irregular, possible wild or violent movements of the extremities
6
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Spasm
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involuntary and sudden muscle contraction
7
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Tic
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involuntary quick, repetitive, and stereotyped movements
8
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Tremor
A
involuntary, rhythmic, and quick movement usually occurring 3-5 times per second
