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Parkinson's Flashcards

1
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What is the simple pathophysiology of Parkinsons?

A

Progressive reduction of Dopamine in Basal Ganglia –> movement disorders

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Where in the Basal Ganglia is Dopamine produced?

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Substantia nigra

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Are the symptoms of Parkinsons symmetrical or asymmetrical?

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Asymmetrical

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What are the classic of Parkinsons symptoms? (4 things)

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  1. Tremor
  2. Rigidity
  3. Akinesia
  4. Postural instability

TRAP

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5
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Who is the typical person to have Parkinsons?

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70 year old Man

aka Mohammed Ali RIP

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6
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When is the Tremor better / worse in Parkinsons?

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  • Better @ voluntary movement
  • Worse @ distracted
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7
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What is the Rigidity in Parkinsons reffered to?

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Cogwheel rigidity

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8
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How do you see Cogwheel rigidity @ examination? (2 steps)

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  1. Passively flex + extend pt arm
  2. Arm gives way in small increments (little jerks)
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9
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What does Akinesia / Bradykinesia in Parkinsons refer to?

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Movements get Smaller + Slower

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How does Bradykinesia present in Parkinsons? (4 things)

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  1. Handwriting gets smaller (classic exam q)
  2. Can only take small steps (everyday im shuffling)
  3. Difficulty initiating movement (standing à walking)
  4. Reduced facial expressions (hypomimia)
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What are the differences between Parkinsons Tremor vs Benign Essential Tremor? (4 things)

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  1. Parkinsons: Asymmetrical // BET: Symmetrical
  2. Parkinsons: 4-6 per second // BET: 5-8
  3. Parkinsons: Worse @ rest // BET: Better @ rest
  4. Parkinsons: Presents w other symptoms // BET: N/A
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12
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How is the Dx of Parkinsons made?

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Clinically

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13
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What does NICE guidelines recommend using to Dx Parkinsons?

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UK Parkinsons Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria

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14
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Is there a cure for Parkinsons?

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No :(

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15
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What is the aim of Mx of Parkinsons? (2 things)

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  1. Control symptoms
  2. Minimise side fx
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16
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What are the medications available for Parkinsons Mx?

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  1. Levodopa
  2. COMT inhibitors
  3. Dopamine agonists
  4. Monoamine Oxidase B inhibitors
17
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What is Levodopa?

A

Synthetic dopamine to boost dopamine levels

18
Q

What is Levodopa often given with?

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Peripheral Decarboxylase Inhibitors (e.g Carbidopa)

19
Q

What is the point of Peripheral Decarboxylase Inhibitors (e.g Carbidopa)?

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Stops Levodopa being broken down peripherally b4 reaches brain

20
Q

Even though Levodopa is the most effective Parkinsons meds, why is it reserved and for who?

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Reserved bc becomes less effective over time

Reserved for when other meds aren’t controlling symptoms properly

21
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What is the main Side effect of too much Dopamine?

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Dyskinesias (aka excessive motor activity)

22
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What are examples of Dyskinesias? (3 things)

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  1. Dystonia
  2. Chorea
  3. Athetosis
23
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What is Dystonia?

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Excessive muscle contraction –> abn postures / exagg movements

24
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What is Chorea?

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Abn invol movements (e.g jerking)

25
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What is Athetosis?

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Invol twisting / writhing movements (usually in fingers / feet)

26
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What is an example of a COMT inhibitor?

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Entacapone

27
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How do COMT inhibitors (e.g Entacapone) work? (3 steps)

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  1. COMT Enzyme metabolises Levodopa in Body + Brain
  2. COMT Inhibitor slows this down
  3. Extends effective duration of Levodopa
28
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What do Dopamine Agonists do?

A

Mimic dopamine –> stimulate dopamine receptors

29
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What is the point of Dopamine Agonists? (2 things)

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  1. To delay use of Levodopa
  2. To reduce dose of Levodopa needed to control symptoms
30
Q

What is a Side fx of prolonged use of Dopamine Agonists?

A

Pulmonary Fibrosis

31
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What are examples of Dopamine Agonists? (2 things)

A
  1. Bromocryptine
  2. Cabergoline
32
Q

What is an example of a Monoamine Oxidase B inhibitor?

A

Rasagiline

33
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How do Monoamine Oxidase B inhibitors (e.g Rasagiline) work? (3 steps)

A
  1. Monoamine Oxidase B Enzyme metabolises Dopamine
  2. Monoamine Oxidase B Inhibitor slows this down
  3. Delays use of Levodopa + Reduces required dose of Levodopa when it’s used

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