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Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Causes of Bradykinetic ... Rigidity • Akinesia/Bradykinesia ... + /- Tremor • Bradykinesia ... Characteristics: • Bradykinesia ... Hypotension #Bradykinetic
Toxidromes: Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Anticholinergic Delirium - Venn Diagram

All: Hypertension, Tachycardia

Anticholinergic Delirium:
- dilated pupils,
decr reflexes, bradykinetic
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes - Atypical Parkinsonism
Main motor symptoms:
 • Tremors
 • Limb rigidity
 • Bradykinesia
Other symptoms
Limb rigidity • Bradykinesia
First Generation Anti-Psychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
Typical/Conventional Anti-Psychotics - Examples: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine

ACh M1 antagonist - Block
resting tremor, bradykinesia
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Parkinsonism - Bradykinesia