Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

This disease is caused depletion of?

Answer 1

Dopamine

Question 2

What are the 7 signs of Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 2

1. )Bradykinesia
2. )Tremors in hands and feet at rest
3. )Rigidity
4. )Shuffling steps
5. )Loss of balance
6. )Mask like expression
7. )Drooling

Question 3

Is this disease process fast or slow?

Answer 3

Slow, progressive

Question 4

What are the 4 nursing intentions?

Answer 4

Neuro assessment and swallowing ability

Safety assist with ambulation

Encourage fluids

High calorie and; fiber meals,Low protein

Question 5

What medications are prescribed?

Answer 5

Anti-Parkinson’s , Anti-Cholinergics

Question 6

When taking anti-cholinergics, client should increase _______To avoid_____

Answer 6

Fiber, constipation

Question 7

What are other 4 side effects of anti-cholinergics?

Answer 7

dry mouth

photophobia

tachycardia

Blurry vision

Question 8

What medication it will be given to replace dopamine?

Answer 8

Levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa

Question 9

Do not take dopamine replacement medications with______, as they may cause a hypertensive crisis.

Answer 9

MAOIs

Question 10

Teach clients taking Parkison drugs to follow a___diet?

Answer 10

Low protein

Question 11

Which vitamin should be avoided in the diet?

Answer 11

B6, which blocks the medication’s effects