Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

Name Parkinson’s Triad

Answer 1

1. Tremor
2. Bradykinesia
3. Rigidity

Question 2

What 2 mental health conditions are implicated in PD?

Answer 2

• depression
  -psychosis

Question 3

4 symptoms of sleep disturbance in PD

Answer 3

• restless legs
• REM sleep disorder
• daytime hypersomnolence
• nocturnal akinesia

Question 4

What symptoms of PD are often the cause of falls?

Answer 4

• postural instability
• freezing gait

Question 5

What symptoms of PD are caused by autonomic dysfunction

Answer 5

• dysphagia
• sialhorroea
• excessive sweating
• constipation
• overactive bladder
• erectile dysfunction
• postural hypotension