Catatonic disorder due to general medical condition Answers, unless otherwise indicated, are from DSM-IV-TR or from First and Tasman. As of 13Aug06.

Signs Q. Signs of catatonic disorder are?

Signs Ans. Same as if seen in schizophrenia, in substance-related disorder, or a mood disorder: -- motoric immobility -- excessive motor activity -- extreme negativism or muteness -- stereotypes -- echolalia or echopraxia

Neurological conditions Q. DSM-IV lists four general neurological conditions that may cause catatonia. List.

Neurological conditions Ans. -- neoplasm -- head trauma -- cerebrovascular disease -- encephalitis

Other medical conditions Q. Outside psychiatric and neurological conditions, DSM-IV list 4 metabolic conditions that can cause catatonia. List.

Other medical Ans. -- hypercalcemia -- hepatic encephalopathy -- homocystinuria -- diabetic acidosis