Parkinson Disease (PD)

Question 1

What causes PD?

Answer 1

• Depletion of dopamine

Question 2

What are Signs & symptoms of PD?

Answer 2

• Bradykinesia
  - Pill Tremors
• Shuffling gait
• Loss of balance

Question 3

PD process?

Answer 3

• Slow, progressive

Question 4

PD NC

Answer 4

• Assess neuro status & swallowing ability
  
  • Assist with ambulation
  • Encourage fluid high calorie and fiber
    
    • Low protein diet

Question 5

What meds are prescribed?

Answer 5

• Anti-Parkinson’s

- Anticholinergics

Question 6

Advise client when taking anticholinergics?

Answer 6

• Increase fiber to avoid constipation

Question 7

Signs & symptoms of anticholinergics?

Answer 7

• Blurred vision
  
  • Dry mouth
  • Tachycardia
  • Photophobia

Question 8

What meds will be give to replace dopamine?

Answer 8

• Levodopa or Carbidopa-levodopa

Question 9

Avoid dopamine replacements meds with what drug?

Answer 9

• MAOIs

Question 10

NC PD?

Answer 10

• Low protein diet

- Avoid vit. B6 in the diet