Parkinson's Flashcards
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Parkinson’s
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a disease characterized by progressive loss of coordination & function, which results from the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the substancia nigra
most common cause of death is choking
2
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Bradykinesia
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difficulty in doing voluntary movements and extreme slowness & sluggishness; characteristic of Parkinson’s
3
Q
parkinsonism
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Parkinson-like extrapyramidal symptoms due to effects from certain drugs or brain injuries
4
Q
causes
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unknown
5
Q
Treatment
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- No cure
- focused on managing the signs & symptoms
6
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Signs & symptoms
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- lack of coordination
- Rhythmic tremors (gradually @ 1st)
- changes in posture & gait
- drooling & changes in speech
