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APHASIA, APRAXIA, AND AGNOSIA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is it intermittent? Episodic aphasia, apraxia, or agnosia would suggest epilepsy, transient ischemic attacks, migraine, or hypertensive encephalopathy. Is it acute or gradual in onset? Acute onset of aphasia, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Aphasia refers to the inability to understand or express written or spoken words, despite preservation of the mechanical or visual means to do so; thus, facial weakness, oropharyngeal paresis, or primary disturbances of vision and hearing do not constitute aphasia. To... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia [Dysphasia]
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Aphasia, impaired expression or comprehension of written or spoken language, reflects disease or injury of the brain’s language centers. (See Where language originates, page 52.) Depending on its severity, aphasia may slightly impede communication or may make it impossible. It... Emergency interventions ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia [Dysphasia]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Aphasia, impaired expression or comprehension of written or spoken language, reflects disease or injury of the brain’s language centers. (See Where language originates.) Depending on its severity, aphasia may slightly impede communication or may make it... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Apraxia
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful movements in the absence of significant weakness, sensory loss, poor coordination, or lack of comprehension or motivation. This neurologic sign usually indicates a lesion in the cerebral hemisphere. Its onset,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia/Dysarthria
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)

... Differential Overview Aphasia (Central) ❑ Broca ❑ Wernicke ❑ Conduction &... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Aphasia is an impairment in expressing or comprehending written or spoken language. It generally reflects disease or injury to the brain’s language centers. (See Where language originates, page 26.) Depending on its severity,... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Apraxia
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

... Apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful movements in the absence of significant weakness, sensory loss, poor coordination, or lack of comprehension or motivation. Apraxia usually indicates a lesion in the cerebral hemisphere. Its onset... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Aphasia (also called dysphasia), impaired expression or comprehension of written or spoken language, reflects disease or injury of the brain’s language centers. (See Where language originates.) Depending on severity, aphasia may slightly impede communication or... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Apraxia
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful movements in the absence of significant weakness, sensory loss, poor coordination, or lack of comprehension or motivation. This neurologic sign usually indicates a lesion in the cerebral hemisphere. Its... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Aphasia [Dysphasia]
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Aphasia, impaired expression or comprehension of written or spoken language, reflects disease or injury of the brain's language centers. (See Where language originates.) Depending on its severity, aphasia may slightly impede communication or may make it impossible. It... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

APHASIA, APRAXIA, AND AGNOSIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... These disorders signify a dysfunction of the cerebrum. Aphasia must be distinguished from dysarthria, which could also be due to involvement of the brain stem or cerebellum. Patients with dysarthria have no difficulty recognizing or ... READ EXCERPTS »