Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Neurohistological hallmark of PD?
A
Lewy bodies
2
Q
In PD, pigment loss correlates with what?
A
Pigment loss correlrates with dopaminergic cell loss
3
Q
Strongest risk factors for PD?
A
Old age and a positive family history
age is the most important risk factor
4
Q
Association between what and PD protection?
A
Smoking
NSAIDs and high uric acid may also help protect
5
Q
Motor symptoms(clinical syndrome of “parkinsonism”)
A
- Bradykinesia
- Rest tremor
- Rigidity
- Postural and gait impairment
6
Q
Non-motor features of PD
A
REM Hyposmia Constipation Depression Hallucinations
