Neurological disease - general overview of what to look for Flashcards
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General issues
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appearance e.g. lack of facial expression in parkinson's assess speech mental function posture/movement of limbs are they left or right handed gait - get the patient to walk blood pressure hands
2
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What to look for in neck
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stiffness
Kernig’s test
carotid bruits
3
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What to look for in brain
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orientation
speech
cranial nerves
4
Q
Eyes?
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fundoscopy papilloodema optic nerve hypertension and diabetic changes cupping od disc (glaucoma)
5
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Motor (limbs) signs
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wasting fasciculation abnormal posture tone power coordination tendon reflexes abdominal reflexes plantar response
6
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Sensory signs
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numbness pinprick cotton wool joint position vibration 2 - point discrimination temperature
