Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of Parkinson’s Disease?
A
low dopamine
2
Q
What are the seven S’s of dopamine?
A
- Socialization
- Sports
- Shopping
- Sex
- Social Media
- Sleeping
- Siesta
3
Q
What is the cause of schizophrenia?
A
High dopamine
4
Q
What drug is given to reduce dopamine?
A
Halperidol
5
Q
What does dopamine affect?
A
Pleasure and muscle movement
6
Q
Where is dopamine produced?
A
Substantia nigra in the basal ganglia
7
Q
What can cause degeneration of the basal ganglia?
A
- Viral infection
- Chemical toxicity
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Tranquilizers or other drugs
8
Q
What are the manifestations of Parkinson’s disease?
A
BE MICRO SMART
- Bending position
- Micrographia
- Shuffling gait
- Mask-appearance
- Akinesia
- Rigidity - cogwheel
- Tremors - resting / Pill Rolling
9
Q
What is the usual cause of death of Parkinson’s disease?
A
Pneumonia or upper respiratory tract infection
10
Q
What drugs are given to treat Parkinson’s?
A
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Dopaminergic
11
Q
What is an example of MAOI?
A
Eldepryl
12
Q
What are examples of Dopaminergics?
A
- Levodopa
- Carbidopa
- Miraplex
- Parlodel
13
Q
What is the DOC for Parkinson’s?
A
Sinemet (Levodopa and Carbidopa)
