Gait Disorders
Gait Disorders Michael Ronthal ▪ INTRODUCTION Walking is easy—we do it all the time in an unconscious sort of way. Yet, if the gait mechanism breaks down, the consequences may…
Sensory Examination
Sensory Examination Michael Ronthal ▪ INTRODUCTION The symptoms of sensory dysfunction vary according to the sensory pathway involved. A good approach is to separate out the main functional pathways. In…
Cranial Nerve Symptoms
Cranial Nerve Symptoms Michael Ronthal Sean I. Savitz ▪ INTRODUCTION This chapter covers common symptoms referable to dysfunction of the cranial nerves or their proximal or distal connections. For certain…
Motor System: Weakness
Motor System: Weakness Michael Ronthal ▪ INTRODUCTION The neurological examination begins with inspection. Look for abnormal movement, fasciculations, and atrophy. Abnormal movements affecting whole limbs or parts thereof are discussed…
Psychiatry Factoids
Psychiatry Factoids SUBSTANCE ABUSE 1. Opiates SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION Miosis Pruritus Bradycardia Constipation Anorexia Decreased libido Slurred speech Impaired attention/concentration Impaired memory SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL Pupillary dilation Piloerection Sweating Diarrhea…
Psychiatry High-Yields
Psychiatry High-Yields DEPRESSION 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), the time criterion to diagnose depression is if the patient has symptoms lasting…
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous QUESTIONS 1. The prevalence of personality disorders in the general population is: A. 20% B. 1% C. 5% to 10% D. 20% to 40% E. 30 % to 60%…
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy QUESTIONS 1. Defense mechanism in psychotherapy refers to: A. fending off an argument by not talking B. conscious effort to block unpleasant emotions C. unconscious, intrapsychic process D. psychological…
Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology QUESTIONS 1. A 20-year-old Caucasian female diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia was started on an atypical antipsychotic. She is concerned that the antipsychotic medication will cause weight gain. Which of…
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria QUESTIONS 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), all of the following are the characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia except: A….
