36 Questions
What are some examples of infection/inflammation that can cause dystonia?
Viral encephalitis, encephalitis lethargica, and subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Which drugs can cause dystonia?
Levodopa and dopamine agonists, neuroleptics, and anticonvulsants
What is an example of a toxic cause of dystonia?
Manganese
What is an example of a vascular cause of dystonia?
Ischemia, hemorrhage, and arteriovenous malformation
What is an example of a neoplastic cause of dystonia?
Brain tumor
What is an example of a brain injury that can cause dystonia?
Brain surgery
What is an example of a functional cause of dystonia?
Conversion disorder
What is an example of perinatal brain injury that can cause dystonia?
Dystonic cerebral palsy
Which infection/inflammation cause of dystonia is associated with HIV?
Viral encephalitis
Which drug that can cause dystonia is used to treat Parkinson's disease?
Levodopa
Which toxic cause of dystonia is associated with exposure to industrial chemicals?
Carbon disulfide
Which type of brain injury can cause dystonia?
Electrical injury
What are some examples of infection/inflammation that can cause dystonia?
Viral encephalitis, encephalitis lethargica, and subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Which drugs can cause dystonia?
Levodopa and dopamine agonists, neuroleptics, and anticonvulsants
What is an example of a toxic cause of dystonia?
Manganese
What is an example of a vascular cause of dystonia?
Ischemia, hemorrhage, and arteriovenous malformation
What is an example of a neoplastic cause of dystonia?
Brain tumor
What is an example of a brain injury that can cause dystonia?
Brain surgery
What is an example of a functional cause of dystonia?
Conversion disorder
What is an example of perinatal brain injury that can cause dystonia?
Dystonic cerebral palsy
Which infection/inflammation cause of dystonia is associated with HIV?
Viral encephalitis
Which drug that can cause dystonia is used to treat Parkinson's disease?
Levodopa
Which toxic cause of dystonia is associated with exposure to industrial chemicals?
Carbon disulfide
Which type of brain injury can cause dystonia?
Electrical injury
What is the most common cause of dystonia?
Drugs
Which of the following is NOT a type of infection/inflammation that can cause dystonia?
Malaria
What is delayed-onset dystonia?
Dystonia that develops later in life
What is a documented cause of dystonia related to brain injury?
Ischemia
Which of the following drugs can cause dystonia?
Anticonvulsants
What is a documented cause of dystonia related to toxic exposure?
Lead
What is a documented cause of dystonia related to vascular issues?
Hemorrhage
Which of the following is NOT a documented cause of dystonia related to brain injury?
Viral encephalitis
What is a documented cause of dystonia related to neoplastic issues?
Brain tumor
Which of the following is NOT a documented cause of dystonia related to infection/inflammation?
Malaria
What is a documented cause of dystonia related to functional issues?
Autoimmune causes
Which of the following is NOT a documented cause of dystonia related to toxic exposure?
Asbestos
Test your knowledge on the various causes of dystonia with this informative quiz. From perinatal brain injury to infection and inflammation, this quiz covers a range of causal factors documented in dystonia research. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this neurological disorder.
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