What does the mnemonic “DANISH” represent in the context of cerebellar disease assessment, and what do its components stand for?

автор: Dr. Petya Stefanova
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септември 28, 2023

What does the mnemonic "DANISH" represent in the context of cerebellar disease assessment, and what do its components stand for?

A: "DANISH" is a term for cerebellar diseases and doesn't represent specific components.

B: "DANISH" stands for Dysmetria, Ataxia, Nausea, Involuntary movements, Slurred speech, and Hearing loss.

C: "DANISH" represents Dysdiadochokinesis, Ataxia, Nystagmus, Intention tremor, Scanning speech, and Hypotonia, which are common features of cerebellar diseases.

D: "DANISH" is a neurological test used to assess cognitive function and is unrelated to cerebellar diseases.

Correct answer is C). "DANISH" is a mnemonic used in the context of cerebellar disease assessment, and it stands for Dysdiadochokinesis, Ataxia, Nystagmus, Intention tremor, Scanning speech, and Hypotonia. These components are common neurological findings in individuals with cerebellar dysfunction.

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What does the mnemonic “DANISH” represent in the context of cerebellar disease assessment, and what do its components stand for?

What does the mnemonic "DANISH" represent in the context of cerebellar disease assessment, and what do its components stand for?

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