Neurology Module 8: Cerebellar Disorders Quiz
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What syndrome involves imbalance and incoordination of gait, limbs, and speech, usually resulting from a disorder of the cerebellum?

  • Dysmetria
  • Ataxia (correct)
  • Dysdiadochokinesia
  • Kinetic tremor
  • What refers to an inaccuracy of movement in which the desired target is either under-reached or over-reached?

  • Dysmetria (correct)
  • Dysdiadochokinesia
  • Kinetic tremor
  • Action tremor
  • Which term manifests as oscillations of the limb that occur during a voluntary movement intended to reach a target?

  • Kinetic tremor (correct)
  • Dysmetria
  • Dysdiadochokinesia
  • Action tremor
  • What term refers to irregularity of the rhythm and amplitude of rapid alternating movements?

    <p>Dysdiadochokinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is elicited when eccentric gaze is maintained at about 30 degrees from the midline?

    <p>Gaze-evoked nystagmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can ataxic gait be characterized?

    <p>Neuropathic gait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition typically manifests as sensory disturbances in the legs, including pins and needles, creeping or crawling, and aching?

    <p>Restless leg syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of Restless Leg Syndrome?

    <p>Paroxysmal dyskinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement is kinesigenic in nature and may be precipitated by voluntary movement such as arising from a chair or starting to run?

    <p>Akathisia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by repetitive stereotypical movements, which are most pronounced in the orolingual region?

    <p>Tardive dyskinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes sudden, brief, shock-like involuntary movements possibly caused by active muscle contraction or inhibition of ongoing muscle activity?

    <p>Myoclonus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consists of irregular, unpredictable, brief, jerky movements?

    <p>Chorea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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