Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

Stages of Parkinson’s

Answer 1

1: Unilateral, minimal to no functional impairment
2: Bilateral Involvement, no balance impairment
3: Impaired Balance, problems with work, loss of independence
4: Fully developed, walk and stand but noticeable tremor
5: confined to bed/WC

Question 2

Manifestation of Parkinson’s

Answer 2

Tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, posture, seborrhea, heat intolerance, dementia, anxiety, depression, social isolation

Question 3

Nursing Care of Parkinsons

Answer 3

Constipation
Reorient
Change position slowly
No lotions
Assess urine retention
Fall Prevention
Repositioning

Question 4

Rx for Parkinsons

Answer 4

dopaminergics: increase mobility, decrease tremors
MAO-B: inhibits enzyme that inactivates dopamine breakdown
COMT: inhibits the metabolism of dopamine
Anticholenergics: decrease tremors, drooling