Parkinson's Flashcards
1
Q
What is Parkinson’s?
A
Decreased dopamine
2
Q
What are s/s at time of dx?
A
Slow resting unilateral tremor
3
Q
What are other s/s?
A
Rigidity Slower, stiffness in passive limb Cog-wheel jerky movements Sore, tired, achy muscles Bradykinesia Shuffling gait Fatigue Mask-like face Sweating Drooling Orthostatic hypotension
