neuro parkinson Flashcards
1
Q
what is parkinsons
A
decrease in dopamine at level of substantia nigra at basal ganglia
2
Q
what is the clinical triad of parkinsons along with mention other clin features
A
rigidity(cogwheel rigidity) resting tremor(pinroll tremor) , bradykinesia
patients have a shuffling gate, smaller hand writing, difficukty initiating movement,autonomic dysfunction(postural hypotension, sweating, sexual dysfunction) ,
3
Q
treatment of parkinsons
A
levodopa(given with carbidopa)
dopamine agonists cabergoline? and bromocriptine
