Parkinson Flashcards

1
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Abnormality of degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons

A

Parkinson’s dse

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2
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Where are dopaminergic neurons mainly found?

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Substantia nigra pars compacta

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3
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Parkinson’s dse ia a symptom under what condition?

A

Parkinsonism

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4
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Clinical manifestations of patients with Parkinsonism syndrome

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Tremors
Rigidity
Bradykinesia

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5
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Classifications of Parkinsonism

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Primary
Secondary
Parkinson’s plus syndrome
Heredo-degenerative

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6
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Another name for primary or idiopathic parkinsonism

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Paralysis agitans

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7
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Most common type of secondary parkinsonism

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Vascular PD

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8
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Parkinson plus syndrome diseases

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dse c rigidity, bradykinesia, and tremors + lewy body dementia
dse c rigidity, bradykinesia, and tremors + parkinson syndrome s upward/downward gaze (progressive supranuclear palsy)

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9
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Heredo-degenerative parkinsonims presents with

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Kernicterus

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10
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Honeymoon period

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0-3 years

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11
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Motor complication period

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3-8 years

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12
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Resistant symptoms

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8-15 years

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13
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Cognitive decline period

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20-death

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14
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Condition of pt in honeymoon period

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Very good response

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15
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Condition of pt in motor complication period

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Often does not have response

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16
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Conditions of pt in resistant symptoms

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Usually severely disabled at this stage

17
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Condition of pt in cognitive decline period

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Dementia may occur