Final: Parkinson's and OT

Question 1

Parkinson’s

Answer 1

degeneration of neurons in substantia nigra

Between ages 50-70

Question 2

3 major symptoms

Answer 2

Bradykinesia
Muscle Rigidity
Resting tremor

Question 3

other symptoms

Answer 3

mask-like face, pill rolling

Question 4

Early signs

Answer 4

hand tremor, fine motor difficulty, heaviness/ stiffness in limbs

Question 5

Later signs

Answer 5

stooped posture, loss of arm swing, freezing, shuffling gait, monotone speech

Question 6

Precautions

Answer 6

poor proprioception and balance.
Orthostatic hypotension
Skin breakdown-

Question 7

Freezing symptom

Answer 7

inability to move feet. Affects 1/3 of clients

Question 8

Tips for how to deal with freezing

Answer 8

Provide calm verbal support
Encourage slow deep breathing
Guide with a light touch to the arm or shoulder

Question 9

Tips for dressing

Answer 9

meds prior to dressing,
use velcro
clothes near by
ones that have slippery material

Question 10

Tips for writing

Answer 10

Large or built up pen
stretch frequently
felt tips offer less resistance