Parkinson's Disease (PD) Flashcards
PD can present with a tremor, what type of tremor is associated with PD?
Resting tremor
What must you ensure you have ruled out before digging deeper into the cause of a tremor?
Drug causes of a tremor
What is the difference between an essential tremor and a resting tremor?
Resting tremor –> Worse when you are resting, usually asymmetrical, most commonly seen in the hands and legs, progressive tremor
Essential tremor –> Worse when you are doing things, usually symmetrical, stable or slowly progressive, commonly has a family history
What can Parkinsonisms manifest as?
Rigidity, tremors and bradykinesia
Are Parkinsonisms always caused by PD?
No, it can be caused by PD or parkinson-plus disorders
Name some Parkinson plus disorder
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
- Corticobasal degeneration
- Multiple system atrophy
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
What is Bradykinesia?
The slowness of movements due to a decreased velocity of movements
What is effects in PD?
Basal ganglia
What is thought to cause bradykinesia?
Disruption of the basal ganglia circuits
What neurotransmitter do PD patients lack?
Dopamine
What defines rigidity?
When muscles become stiff or inflexible, you get increased resistance
What is the most common type of resting tremor?
Pill rolling tremor
What type of disease is usually associated with an intentional tremor?
MS
How would you describe an intentional tremor?
Rhythmic and high amplitude
Do intentional tremor get better or worse the closer you get to the target?
They get worse the closer you get
