Parkison

Question 1

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 1

is a slowly progressive degenerative neuro-
logic disorder affecting the brain centers that are responsible
for control and regulation of movement.

Question 2

In Parkison’s Disease patients experince tremors at rest?

True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Levodopa

Answer 3

is the most effective agent and the
of treatment of Parkison’s Disease. It helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. It is absorbed in the intestine and is transported to the brain, where it is converted to dopamine.

Question 4

Medical Management

Answer 4

Goal of treatment is to control symptoms and maintain func-

tional independence; no approach prevents disease progression.

Question 5

Parkinson’s disease is associated with ____ levels of
_____ resulting from in the substantia nigra in the basal ganglia region of the
brain.

Answer 5

decreased, dopamine

Question 6

The loss of ____ stores in the brain
results in more excitatory neurotransmitters than inhibitory
neurotransmitters, leading to an imbalance that affects vol-
untary movement.

Answer 6

dopamine