TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Evaluation of Neurological Illness A1 - Ryan, Melody A1 - Ryan, Stephen J. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Haines, Stuart T. A2 - Nolin, Thomas D. A2 - Ellingrod, Vicki L. A2 - Posey, L. Michael Y1 - 2023 N1 - T2 - DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 12th Edition AB - KEY CONCEPTS Accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders leads to effective pharmacotherapy. The clinical neurologic history and examination are the cornerstones of neurologic diagnosis and management. History and examination should be modified for the pediatric patient as appropriate. The neurologic history and examination are directed at localizing the disease process to derive a differential diagnosis. After forming the differential diagnosis, appropriate testing helps pinpoint the correct diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis leads to appropriate therapy and management of neurologic conditions. Specific neurologic history and examination are useful for monitoring and evaluating the pharmacotherapeutic plan. Lumbar puncture (LP) should only be performed when it can be done safely. Relative contraindications may include increased intercranial pressure, mass lesions, papilledema, and coagulopathies. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1197550865 ER -