Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

What is Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 1

neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle rigidity, tremors, and loss of ability to move muscle voluntary (akinesia)

Question 2

Classical S/S of Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 2

Think TRAP 
T: tremors
R: rigidity: muscle rigidity
A: akinesia/bradykinesia 
P: postural instability 

plus -slow/shuffling gait)

Question 3

Other S/S of Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 3

• drooling
• dysphagia
• postural instability

Question 4

What medications will be given to treat Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 4

• levodopa/carbidopa

- benztropine

Question 5

What should the nurse monitor for in a patient with Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 5

• swallowing

- food intake

Question 6

How to position a Parkinson’s Disease patient to eat

Answer 6

-sit upright

Question 7

What consistency should the patient who has Parkinson’s Disease food be

Answer 7

Thickened

Question 8

What should be available at the bed side of a Parkinson’s Disease patient

Answer 8

suction equipment

Question 9

What should the nurse encourage for a Parkinson’s Disease patient

Answer 9

ROM and exercise

Question 10

What should the nurse assist with in a Parkinson’s Disease patient

Answer 10

ADLs

Question 11

What should be implemented for a Parkinson’s Disease patient

Answer 11

fall precaution