Parkinson's Flashcards
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What is Parkinsons?
A
A chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of CNS (neurodegenerative disease). Abnormal movement and posture results
2
Q
What does Parkinson’s effect?
A
basal ganglia which causes and imbalance in dopamine and acetylchloline
3
Q
Symptoms:
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begin in one hand or one side of the body and include: bradykinesia, akinesia, rigid limbs, shuffling gait, stooped posture, drooling, soft speaking voice, and reduced facial expression (mask like)
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Q
Which test to dx?
A
Romberg test
5
Q
Risk factors?
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genetics, ages 60-70y/o
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Q
Antiparkinsonian agents:
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Levodopa carbidopa MAOI (selegiline) COMT inhibitors (entacapome) Anticholinergics (Cogentin) Benzo's Amantadine (controls tremors) Benadryl (antihistamine)
