MSRA: Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the triad of symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease?
A
Bradykinesia
Resting tremor
Rigidity
2
Q
What are the side effects of dopamine receptor agonists?
A
Pulmonary and cardiac fibrosis
Hallucinations
3
Q
What are the features of supranuclear palsy?
A
Impairment of vertical gaze (e.g difficulty reading or going downstairs)
Cognitive impairment
4
Q
What are the features of multisystem atrophy?
A
Autonomic disturbance (erectile dysfunction, postural hypotension, atonic bladder)
Cerebellar signs
5
Q
Which anti-emetic is first line in Parkinson’s?
A
Domperidone
6
Q
Give 3 examples of dopamine agonists used in Parkinson’s?
A
Cabergoline, Ropinorole, Rotigitine