HTHSCI 1CC6 Study Guide - Final Guide: Spasm, Antipsychotic, Dystonia
2 May 2016
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Define: the following terms associated with the mental status examination: Term level of consciousness orientation facies gestures posture dress. Definition (under cognition) being aware of one"s feelings, thoughts, and environment. Define: the following terms associated with the mental status examination cont"d: A state of abnormal muscle tone resulting in muscular spasm and abnormal posture, typically due to neurological disease or a side effect of drug therapy. Practicum 4 lab psychomotor retardation/agitation thought and a reduction of physical. Psychomotor retardation involves a slowing- down of movements in an individual. Psychomotor retardation can cause a visible slowing of physical and emotional reactions, including speech and affect. Most-commonly seen in people with major depression and in the depressed phase of bipolar disorder and is associated with adverse effects of certain drugs, such as benzodiazepines, cannabis and antipsychotics. Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintentional and purposeless motions that stem from mental tension and anxiety of an individual.
