Parkinson's Flashcards
1
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6 Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s
A
Bradykinesia rigid muscles resting tremor posture and balance gait problems masking/facial expressions
2
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2 Cognitive Symptoms of Parkinson’s
A
memory difficulties
thinking quickly
3
Q
Bradykinesia
A
slowed movement
4
Q
Sleep difficulties
A
REM sleep disorder
5
Q
What is Parkinson’s caused by
A
Low and falling dopamine levels due to cell death in the substantia nigra
6
Q
What is parkinsons
A
Progressive nervous system disorder
7
Q
Pharmalogical treatments of Parkinsons
A
L-Dopa (levodopa)
8
Q
What is levodopa
A
amino acid
9
Q
How does Levodopa work
A
Taking orally, crosses into brain via blood brain barrier and converted into dopamine
