Status Of Withdrawing Methotrexate
Mental status exam; Mental status tests
Normal Values
The most commonly used test, the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) or Folstein test, is scored from 0 to 30. The test is also divided up into sections, each one with its own smaller score. These results may help show which part of someone's thinking and memory may be affected.
What abnormal results mean
A number of conditions or problems can affect mental status:
Alcohol intoxication - Certain drugs and medications
- Encephalopathy,...
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