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Are they intermittent or persistent? If the hyperactive reflexes are intermittent, one should consider multiple sclerosis and cerebral vascular insufficiency.
Are they focal? If the hyperactive ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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... As with most neurologic signs, the differential diagnosis of ankle clonus, hyperactive and pathologic reflexes can be developed by using anatomy. The most commonly used pathologic reflexes are the Babinski and Hoffman signs. The reader is referred to physical diagnosis... Cerebrum ... Brainstem ... Spinal Cord
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious cause; brain injury; or a psychiatric disorder. It can also... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically hyperactive.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... The patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has difficulty focusing his attention; engaging in quiet, passive activities; or both. Although the disorder is present at birth, diagnosis before age 4 or 5 is difficult unless the... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious cause; brain injury; and psychiatric and various other... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... The patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has difficulty focusing his attention or engaging in quiet, passive activities, or both. Although the disorder is present at birth, diagnosis before age 4 or 5 is difficult unless the child... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious cause; brain injury; or a... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are abnormally brisk muscle contractions that occur in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically hyperactive. Hyperactive... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. It can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious cause; brain injury; or a psychiatric disorder. Agitation can also result from... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically hyperactive.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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As with most neurologic signs, the differential diagnosis of ankle
clonus and hyperactive and pathologic reflexes can be developed by using
anatomy. The most commonly used pathologic reflexes are the Babinski and
Hoffman signs. The reader is... Cerebrum ... Brainstem ... Spinal Cord ... Pictures
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... William G. McNett, MD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - BASICS Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - description Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome characterized by persistent and ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - DIAGNOSIS ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - TREATMENT ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - FOLLOW UP ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - bibliography ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - CODES ... Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - FAQ
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