Age and Complex Flashcards

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What is a key differentiating factor between essential tremor and parkinsonism tremor

A

Parkinsonian tremor are classically unilateral

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What are the three cardinal symptoms of Parkinsonism

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Bradykinesia (key symptom)
Rigidity
Resting Tremor

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What is the triad of symptoms seen in Normal pressure hydrocephalus

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Bladder instability
Gait disorder
Dementia

(Wet, Wobbly, Whacky)

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4
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What drugs can cause Parkinsonism

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Haloperdiol, anti psychotics, Metoclopramide (drugs that interfere with Dopamine)

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Important non motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

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Dementia
Depression
Psychosis
Sleep disturbance

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What are the four stages of Parkinson’s Disease

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Pre diagnosis
Diagnosis/Maintenance
Complex
Palliative

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When should a death be reported to the coroner?

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  • Unexpected or sudden deaths
  • When the doctor attending the deceased did not see them within 14 days before death
  • If a death occurs within 24 hours of hospital admission
  • Accidents and injuries
  • Suicide
  • Industrial injury or disease (e.g. asbestosis)
  • Deaths occurring as a result of ill treatment, starvation or neglect
  • The death occurred during an operation or before recovery from the effect of an anaesthetic
  • Poisoning, including taking illicit drugs
  • Stillbirths - if there is doubt as to whether the child was born alive
  • Prisoner or people in police custody
  • Service disability pensioners
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