Neurological History Taking

Question 1

what are the two types of dysphasia

Answer 1

receptive-dont understand words being said to them
expressive- not forming words to make logical sentence

Question 2

what is dysarthria

Answer 2

problem with articulation, cant form words

Question 3

what is the term used to describe small or cramped handwriting

Answer 3

micrographia

Question 4

what is the ice pack test used for

Answer 4

myasthenia gravis
cold is good for occular weakness

Question 5

what is choreoathetosis

Answer 5

fidgety jerks with writhing
may be due to treatment of Parkinsons

Question 6

what is allodynia

Answer 6

abnormal perception to pain

Question 7

which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 7

median nerve

Question 8

what are the young patient milestones

Answer 8

1 to walk
2 to talk
also ask birth history
6 week to smile
7 months to sit up

Question 9

what are the assessment tools for cognitive assessment

Answer 9

4As test- for delirium
Mini Mental Stat Examination MMSE
Montreal Cognitive Assessment MOCA
Addenbrookes Cognitive examination ACEIII

Question 10

what are the 4as in the 4 as test

Answer 10

alertness
amt4- age, date of birth, place, current year
attention
acute change/fluctuating course

Question 11

what does aceIII look at

Answer 11

attention
memory
verbal fluency
language
visuospatial abilities