Parkinson’s Disease

Question 1

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 1

this is a neurological disorder, where nerve cells in the basal ganglia begin to die

degeneration of midbrain’s substantia nigra and loss of dopamine

Question 2

PD etiology

Answer 2

Genetics, exposure to pesticides, diet, head injury

Question 3

Characteristics of PD

Answer 3

tremors, muscle, stiffness, slow movement, balance issues

depression, dysphagia, urinary problems, cognition

Question 4

Diagnosing PD

Answer 4

no specific test

MRI, scans, dopamine, transporter scans, blood work, medical history, and physical exam

Question 5

Anatomy of PD

Answer 5

Degeneration of the brain, decrease in dopamine

Question 6

Speech and communication of PD

Answer 6

dysarthria, slurring, mumbling, altered rate, voice quality

Question 7

swallowing of PD

Answer 7

dysphagia, weight, loss, coughing, Globus sensation

Question 8

Treatment of PD

Answer 8

exercise, medication, surgery, PT, OT, speech therapy, vitamins, medical marijuana, clinical trials

deep brain stimulation; pallidotomy