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Neurocognitive 2 - Parkinsons + Flashcards

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Parkinson’s disease

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syndrome of resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability

degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in basal ganglia

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basal ganglia components

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“middle manager”

composed of substantial migrant, striatum, gobs pallid us, subthalamic nucleus, thalamus

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basal ganglia function

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control and regulate activity of motor and premotor cortical ares so that voluntary movements are smooth

INHIBIT number of motor systems

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Parkinson’s patho

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loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra

loss of excitatory input from thalamus to cerebral cortex

increased inhibition to cerebral cortex form other nuclei in basal ganglia

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etiologies of Parkinson’s

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genetic (10%) - suspect if <50 @ diagnosis

environmental risk factors (rural environment, exposure to pesticides, well water)

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Parkinson’s disease epidemiology

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more common in older individuals, men > women

mc in white boys

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Parkinson’s disease presentation

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MC INITIAL IS RESTING asymmetric TREMOR of finger/thumb

rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, dystonia

general decreased dexterity

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rigidity in PD

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stiff limbs, poor mobilization of face

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bradykinesia in PD

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slowed movement BUT muscle strength is NOT weak on exam

facial (decreased blinking, drooling)

truncal (difficulty turning in bed, worse in small areas)

UE (micrographia)

LE (scuffing/dragging of feet)

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dystonia

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foot inversion or dorsiflexion

adduction of arm and Hand causing it to rest

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other presenting symptoms of PD

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decreased arm swing

soft voice, monotone, less distinct

decreased sense of smell

sleep disturbances

symptoms of autonomic dysfunction

weakness/malaise

depression or anhedonia

slowness in thinking/major neurocognitive dysfunction

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cardinal signs of PD

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  1. resting tremor (goes away with movement!!!)
  2. rigidity (resistance to moving wrist)
  3. Bradykinesia
  4. postural instability
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dementia of PD

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executive functioning, short term memory and visuospatial ability impaired

typically doesn’t occur right away (>1 yr following diagnosis)

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making PD diagnosis

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if pt presents with tremor = no workup

lack of tremor = imaging and lab work (will be normal)

MUST asses for depression (@ diagnosis and periodically)

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meds used in PD tx

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levodopa
MAO-B inhibitors
dopamina agonists

typically good for 4-6 yrs

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drug class that will WORSEN PD symptoms

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deplete central dopamine

antipsychotics, prochlorperazine, Reglan

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levodopa/carbidopa

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L = metabolic precursor of dopamine, but if given alone causes n/v

c= inhibits systemic breakdown of levodopa so more effective in CNS, can’t cross BBB

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levodopa/carbidopa ADRs + brand

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orthostatic HoTN, syncope, dizziness, anorexia, n/v, confusion, dark urine

Sinemet

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why do we delay levodopa/carbidopa

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delay use = delay onset of motor fluctuations

these are when pts wear off the med and have to continually increase dose to sustain normal function

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MAOIs used in PD

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Selegiline (Eldepryl/Zelapar)

Rasagiline (Azilect)

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MAOIs use and Moa

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initial or add on tx (can delay motor fluctuations)

block degradation of dopamine, extend action of L-Dopa

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MAOIs drug facts (ADRs_

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excellent profiles, improved long term outcomes

nausea, confusion, hallucinations, HA, bitterness, orthostasis

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what meds are not good mixed w/ MAOIs

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antidepressants, pain meds, cold and weight loss meds

esp. dextromethorphan, tramadol, methadone

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dopamine agonists used inPD

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Ropinirole (Requip)

Pramipexole (Mirapex)

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dopamine agonists MOA

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stimulate dopamine receptors in striatum

mono therapy in early dz or add on therapy in later PD

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why aren’t dopamine agonists mainstay of tx

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cause increased ADRS such as somnolence, sudden onset sleep, halucinations, edema, impure control disorder

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amantadine

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symmetrel

antiviral drug that has beneficial effects on PD thru mechanisms unknown

improves symptoms in mildly affected pts reduces motor fluctuations and dyskinesias in pts with advanced dz

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ADRs of amantadine and symmetrel

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confusion 
hallucinations 
nausea 
HA
dizziness 
insomnia 
lived reticulars 
peripheral edema 
anticholinergics
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anticholinergics in PD

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Benztropine mesylate (cognentin)

Trigexyphenidyl (artane)

benefit for tremor in 50% of pts, don’t improve bradykinesia or rigidity

avoid in pts > 70

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anti cholinergic side effects

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dry mouth 
blurred vision
constipation
cognitive impairment 
hallucinations 
urinary retention
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Later stages of PD

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over time, levodopa stops working (have to add on other medications or increase does)

will get peak dose dyskinesia

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COMT inhibitors

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Catechol o methy transferase inhibitor

inhibits metabolism of dopamine so longer effects

may cause liver failure, removed from markets

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COMT inhibitors used in PD

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entacapone (Comtan)

Carbidopa/levodopa.entacapone (Stalevo)

tolcapone (tasmar)

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surgical PD tx

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create lesions in overactive part of brain to improve symptoms

can also implant DBS into a patient

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parkinsonian plus syndrome is suspected when

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poor response to therapy with L dopa in patient who displays Parkinson’s syndrome

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Normal Pressure hydrocephalus

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buildup of too much CSF in cranium when patient does not reabsorb CSF adequately or overproduce CSF

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NPH results in

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transiently high pressure ad compression of brain and spinal cord

causing edema of brain

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NPH pathophys

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enlarging ventricles to relieve pressure = shrinkage of brain parenchyma

may be 2/2 SAH, tumor, meningitis, head injury

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classic NPH symptoms

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  1. abnormal gait (earliest, responds to tx)
  2. urinary incontinence
  3. dementia
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diagnosis of NPH

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labs are normal

CT/MRI will show ventricular enlargement out of proportion to sulcus atrophy

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NPH tx

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VP shunt to drain CSF from ventricle into the abdomen to be absorbed

risk of pump dysfunction and infection

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