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1
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what is Parkinsons?

A

chronic progressive neurodegenerative dz od CNS

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primary manifestation is in

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motor dysfunction

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3
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more common in which gender

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males

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4
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cause?
might be related to

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unknown
environmental factors/genetics

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5
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secondary/atypical parkinsons

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-exposed to chemicals
-drug induced (prescribed, illicit)

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lack of dopamine

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-essential for normal functioning
-disrupts dopamine-acetylcholine balance in basal ganglia
-symptoms appear with 60% neuron loss and 80% dopamine decrease

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clinical manifestations

A

TRAP
tremor
rigidity
akinesia / bradykinesia
postural instability

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beginning stages symptoms

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mild tremor, slight limp, decreased arm swing

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what kind of tremor?

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resting tremor

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later stages symptoms

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shuffling, propulsive gait w arms flexed, loss of postural reflexes

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tremor

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-often 1st sign
-initially minimal
-more prominent at rest
-aggravated by : emotional stress, increased concentration

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12
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tremor is also called

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pill rolling hand tremor

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13
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tremor will eventually effect

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diaphragm, tongue, lips, jaw

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14
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rigidity is

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increased resistance to passive motion when limbs are moved through ROM

cogwheel rigidity

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akinesia

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absence or loss of control of voluntary muscle movements

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bradykinesia

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slowness of movement
particularly evident in loss of automatic movements

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loss of automatic movements

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-stooped posture
-masked face
-drooling
-festination (shuffling gait)

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nonmotor symptoms

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-depression/anxiety
-apathy
-fatigue
-pain
-urinary retention and constipation
-ED
-memory changes

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19
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________ problems are common

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sleep

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20
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T or F ; pt can get “parkinsons dementia”

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true

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21
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complications ________ as dz ________

A

progress
progress

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22
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dysphagia may result in

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malnutrition/aspiration

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22
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debilitation may lead to

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pneumonia, UTI, skin breakdown

23
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is pt at risk for falls and injuries? why?

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yes, orthostatic hypotension is a complication

24
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is there a definitive diagnostic procedure?

A

NO

25
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how do we diagnose?

A

-pt history, clinical features
-2+ TRAP
-medical hx, symptoms, neuro exam
-postive response to antiparkinsonian drug

26
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drug therapy is aimed at

A

correcting imbalances of neurotransmitters within CNS

27
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antiparkinsonian drugs either

A

-enhance or release dopamine
-antagonize or block effects of overactive cholinergic neurons

28
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most commonly used drugs for PD are

A

dopaminergic agents

29
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dopaminergic agent- most common

A

levodopa

30
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anticholinergic agent

A

benztropine

31
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levodopa is _____________, but benefits ______ over time

A

highly effective
diminish

32
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what form is levodopa

A

PO - absorbed in intestine

33
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does food delay absorption of levodopa? which food reduce therapeutic effects?

A

yes - high protein

34
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levodopa/carbidopa what does carbidopa do?

A

help levodopa cross BBB

35
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dopamine agonists are first choice for

A

mild or moderate symptoms

36
Q

dopamine agonists do not compete with

A

dietary protein

37
Q

pramipexole is used alone in _________ and with ______ in advance PD

A

early PD
levodopa

38
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pramipexole alone can cause

A

sleep attacks

39
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anticholinergic meds

A

trihexiphenidyl and benztropine

40
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MOA of trihexiphenidyl and benztropine

A

decreases activity of ACh

41
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never stop med abruptly, why?

A

can have rebound effect

42
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COMT inhibitors inhibit

A

metabolism of levodopa in periphery (cross BBB)

43
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COMT inhibitors

A

entacapone
tolcapone

44
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entacapone is used with
because?

A

levodopa - inhibits breakdown of levodopa in periphery

45
Q

tolcapone use with

helps

A

levodopa

extend effects of levodopa up to 3 hrs a day

46
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MAO-B inhibitors are considered

can be given with

A

first line drugs for PD

levodopa - reduces wearing off effect

47
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MAO-B inhibitors

A

-selegiline
-rasagiline

48
Q

selegiline can be given early on as ________ or later with ________

A

mono therapy

levodopa

49
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parkinsons pt will have multiple

A

changes or adds of medicines

50
Q

rasagiline is used for _______ therapy and for combined use with ______

A

initial

levodopa

51
Q

other things used to manage PD

A

-antihistamines : tremors
-antiviral agent amantadine
-amorphine : hypo mobility

52
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surgery (last resort)

A

-deep brain stimulation : most common
-ablation
-tranplantation (stem cell - not approved)

53
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care for PD

A

nutrition
(malnutrition, constipation)
(dysphagia, bradykinesia)
(adequate fiber)
(more numerous small meals)

54
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nursing diagnoses

A

-self care deficity
-chronic confusion
-impaired physical mobility
-impaired verbal communication
-impaired swallowing
-risk for imbalanced nutrition

55
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nursing management

A

-maximize neuro function
-maintain ADL
-optimize psychosocial well being
-administer meds
-nutrition
-PT, OT, SpeechT

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