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Case Study #1: A 71-year-old woman presented to the neurolog…
Case Study #1: A 71-year-old woman presented to the neurology clinic with a history of leg weakness, followed gradually during the next year by hand weakness, speech difficulty, and, finally, shortness of breath and chewing and swallowing difficulty. Initial neurologic examination revealed upper and lower extremity weakness and facial and tongue weakness, but no fasciculations. The neurologist thought that myasthenia gravis was the most likely diagnosis, but not the only possibility. EMG and nerve conduction studies were arranged, as well as speech and swallowing evaluations. Speech pathology examination confirmed that speech difficulty was initially manifested as some “shakiness” in her voice in the evening, followed by “slurring” of speech and hoarseness, all of which were worsening. Her speech was better in the morning and worse with fatigue. Food would pocket in her cheeks, and she had to use a finger to remove it. Chin and bilateral lingual fasciculations were present. The tongue was mildly weak bilaterally. Voice quality was mildly hoarse. Vocal flutter was evident during conversation and vowel prolongation. Lingual fricative and affricate distortions were subtly evident. Speech rate was normal. There was no significant deterioration of speech during several minutes of continuous reading. Speech AMRs and sequential motion rates (SMRs) were normal in rate and rhythm. Intelligibility was normal. QUESTIONS: (Please label your responses A, B, C, D, and E) (12 points total) (A) What type of motor speech disorder do you suspect this patient may have? (2 points) (B) Why do you suspect that type of motor speech disorder? Provide at least 3 aspects of the case history and description that make you think that type of motor speech disorder. (6 points) (C) What area of the brain is likely impacted to cause this type of motor speech disorder? (1 point) (D) While SLPs do not diagnose myasthenia gravis, our evaluation results can support or not support a physician’s diagnosis. Based on the speech pathology examination described in this case study, are your findings consistent with myasthenia gravis? Just put yes or no. (1 point) (E) Provide support for the answer you gave in D. Why are or are not your findings consistent with myasthenia gravis? (2 points)
Read Details48 year-old MALE s/p guillain-barré syndrome was recently DC…
48 year-old MALE s/p guillain-barré syndrome was recently DC for Sub-Acute Rehab center and presents today at your clinic for an IE. Pt is currently using rolling walker but has been practicing reciprocal gait in parallel bars and on body-weight support TM in Sub-Acute. Patient expresses would like to train with a less restrictive AD. The patient is a single father, lives in a two-story house, needs to be mobile, and works as a high school teacher and coaches lacrosse. Objective measurements: B UE strength: grossly 5/5 (former college athlete); B LE: grossly 3+/5. Single Leg Stance Test: R- 3 SECS; L-4 SECS until loss of balance Functional Reach Test: 3 in (2 points): Select the most appropriate assistive device for this patient with accurate rationale. (2 points): Name TWO functional balance/gait tests that you would use to further assess this patient’s current condition. (2 points): Select TWO balance interventions with an appropriate dosage that addresses the patient’s impairments.
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This is an example of a multiple choice question. I wanted you to see how things worked for you to have access to the handout as you moved throughout the exam. I think having access to this document will help me during the final exam.
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