RT Book, Section A1 Ryan, Melody A1 Ryan, Stephen J. A2 DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 Yee, Gary C. A2 Posey, L. Michael A2 Haines, Stuart T. A2 Nolin, Thomas D. A2 Ellingrod, Vicki SR Print(0) ID 1182444659 T1 Evaluation of Neurologic Illness T2 Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 11e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260116816 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182444659 RD 2024/03/29 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 localization of the disease process so that a differential diagnosis can be formed. After forming the differential diagnosis, appropriate testing helps pinpoint the correct diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis leads to appropriate therapy and management of neurologic conditions. Appropriate history taking and examination techniques 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.