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Are they intermittent or persistent? If the hyperactive reflexes are intermittent, one should consider multiple sclerosis and cerebral vascular insufficiency.
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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.... 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... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They're commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characteristics of... Emergency interventions ... 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,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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Agitation
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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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;... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds.... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... In hyperaldosteronism (also called aldosteronism), hypersecretion of the mineralocorticoid aldosterone by the adrenal cortex causes excessive reabsorption of sodium and water and excessive renal excretion of potassium. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Characterized by overactivity of one or more of the four parathyroid glands, hyperparathyroidism results from excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Such hypersecretion of PTH promotes bone resorption and leads to... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... About one in five persons with elevated plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels has hyperlipoproteinemia, an inherited disorder marked by increased plasma concentrations of one or more lipoproteins. Hyperlipoproteinemia may also occur... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... 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,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing,... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... 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... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They’re commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characterizing bowel... Emergency Actions ... 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;... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Sometimes audible without a stethoscope, hyperactive bowel sounds reflect increased intestinal motility (peristalsis). They're commonly characterized as rapid, rushing, gurgling waves of sounds. (See Characteristics of bowel... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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