Ch. 22 Progressive Neurological Disorders Flashcards
1
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Parkinson’s disease
A
- 2nd most common PND
- death of substantia nigra in the basal ganglia
2
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What are the 2 subtypes of PD?
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- familial PD - genetic factor
- sporadic PD - more common, genetic factor is unknown
3
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What is the resting tremor (PD) described as?
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“pill rolling” - tremors stop when the individual is asleep
4
Q
What is the name of the gait disturbance (PD)?
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“festinating gait” - shuffling gait pattern
5
Q
Pre-clinical PD phase
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- neurons have begun to degenerate
- no Sx evident
6
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Prodromal PD phase
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- can last months to years
- period before Sx fully manifest
- depression or anxiety present
- constipation
- rapid eye movement
- behavior disorder, fatigue
7
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Symptomatic PD phase
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- motor Sx are evident
- followed by progressive non-motor Sx
8
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PD Sx - LMN
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- weakness
- cramps
- atrophy
- twitching
9
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PD Sx - corticospinal tract
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spasticity and hyper reflexivity
10
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PD Sx - corticobulbar tract
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dysphagia and dysarthria
11
Q
PNDs affect ___ skills due to changes in the person’s ___.
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self-care, sensorimotor skills
12
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Living with PND affects a person’s:
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- communication
- mobility
- sexual dysfunction
- eating problems
- may affect a person’s socialization
13
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Additional PD Sx
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- muscle rigidity
- bradykinesia
- postural instability
