Movement Disorders

hypokinetic disorder correct answers a brain-based motor system disorder characterized by difficulty initiating movements decreased amt of speed of voluntary movements muscle tremors at rest general muscular rigidity (Parkinson's dz) akinesia correct answers absence or loss of power of volunt...

What causes a movement disorder? correct answers 1) Loss in the extrapyramidal control of movement which is regulation of voluntary motor activity without lack of strength, sensation, or cerebellar function. 2) Movement disorders result from dysfunction of the basal ganglia. This defined as th...

Conditions marked by inadequate or excessive movement: correct answers Movement disorders 2 Types of movement DO? correct answers 1. Hypokinetic 2. Hyperkinetic Give an example of hypokinetic movements. correct answers Parkinsonisms Give examples of hyperkinetic movements. correct answers ...

The inability to carry out purposeful movement in the absence of paralysis is defined as _____. correct answers Apraxia What are two main drugs used to treat essential tremor? correct answers Propranalol and Primidone Name 6 of the hallmark signs of Parkinson's. correct answers Tremor, rigidi...

Movement Disorder correct answers A neurological condition characterized by abnormal or excessive movements occurring in conscious patients. Typically caused by a central motor disturbance. - May be a symptom or a sign of another disorder *or* it could be a syndrome itself. Examples of Movement...