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What is a key component of the neurological examination for Parkinson's disease?
What is a key component of the neurological examination for Parkinson's disease?
- Assessment of cerebellar dysfunction
- Evaluation of cranial nerve damage
- Testing for diabetic neuropathy
- Exploration of medication history (correct)
Which neurological condition involves assessing for signs of postural instability?
Which neurological condition involves assessing for signs of postural instability?
- Parkinson's disease (correct)
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Amyloid neuropathy
What is a common feature in the history-taking for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is a common feature in the history-taking for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
- Assessment of diabetic neuropathy
- Exploration of muscle weakness
- Testing for tremors
- Falls risk assessment (correct)
Which sign is specifically assessed in the clinical examination for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Which sign is specifically assessed in the clinical examination for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is a key focus of the physical exam for peripheral neuropathy?
What is a key focus of the physical exam for peripheral neuropathy?
In the context of Parkinson's disease, what additional sign besides tremors and rigidity is important in establishing a diagnosis?
In the context of Parkinson's disease, what additional sign besides tremors and rigidity is important in establishing a diagnosis?
What is a key point to remember when assessing pupils?
What is a key point to remember when assessing pupils?
What is a common abnormality seen in eye movements indicative of myasthenia gravis?
What is a common abnormality seen in eye movements indicative of myasthenia gravis?
Which nerve is predominantly involved in finger-to-nose ataxia testing for cerebellar function?
Which nerve is predominantly involved in finger-to-nose ataxia testing for cerebellar function?
What can pronator drift indicate when assessing tongue movements?
What can pronator drift indicate when assessing tongue movements?
Why is the brief neuro exam used when history taking fails to identify red flags for serious neuro pathology?
Why is the brief neuro exam used when history taking fails to identify red flags for serious neuro pathology?
Why is it important to keep the patient's head still during extraocular movement assessment?
Why is it important to keep the patient's head still during extraocular movement assessment?
What visual field defect may be identified when testing each quadrant individually?
What visual field defect may be identified when testing each quadrant individually?
What is a limitation of using the brief neuro exam according to Dr. David Nicholl?
What is a limitation of using the brief neuro exam according to Dr. David Nicholl?
What does Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith emphasize about the brief neuro exam in relation to history taking?
What does Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith emphasize about the brief neuro exam in relation to history taking?
Why does Dr. David Nicholl suggest using the brief neuro exam after excluding pathology?
Why does Dr. David Nicholl suggest using the brief neuro exam after excluding pathology?
Why is testing gait considered critically important by Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith?
Why is testing gait considered critically important by Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith?
What does Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith imply about a healthy gait?
What does Dr. Ghaniah Hassan-Smith imply about a healthy gait?
What is the most sensitive test for early peripheral nerve dysfunction?
What is the most sensitive test for early peripheral nerve dysfunction?
When assessing power in the lower limbs, what action should the patient perform to test for clonus?
When assessing power in the lower limbs, what action should the patient perform to test for clonus?
What does it suggest if, during assessment, a patient's ankle 'flies off the couch' when their leg is flexed at the hip?
What does it suggest if, during assessment, a patient's ankle 'flies off the couch' when their leg is flexed at the hip?
What is the main instruction given to the patient to assess power in the upper limbs?
What is the main instruction given to the patient to assess power in the upper limbs?
If a history is more suggestive of an upper motor neuron problem, what should be done during sensory testing?
If a history is more suggestive of an upper motor neuron problem, what should be done during sensory testing?
To ensure a true reflection of power with elbow extension, what angle should be left at the elbow during assessment?
To ensure a true reflection of power with elbow extension, what angle should be left at the elbow during assessment?
Which positioning is generally recommended to allow a patient to relax during tone assessment?
Which positioning is generally recommended to allow a patient to relax during tone assessment?
During reflex assessment, what action should be taken to ensure the patient is as relaxed as possible?
During reflex assessment, what action should be taken to ensure the patient is as relaxed as possible?
What is suggested by an ankle flying off the couch when testing lower limb tone?
What is suggested by an ankle flying off the couch when testing lower limb tone?
Which action should be performed to assess for clonus in the lower limbs?
Which action should be performed to assess for clonus in the lower limbs?
