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Parkinson’s Disease symptoms occur when about ___% of the dopamine stored in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia is depleted

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80

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PD worsesnw when too _____ dopamine is present and dyskinesia occurs when too _____ dopamine is present

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Little; much

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What is one of the mainstays of treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Levadopa-carbidopa

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Antiparkinsonian drug therapies are aimed at

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Increasing dopamine or antagonizing the effects of Ach

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T or F: Antiparkinsonian drug therapy helps to slow the progression of the disease

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FALSE; drug therapy may slow the progression of SYMPTOMS but not the disease itself

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The variable response to levodopa, resulting in periods of good control and periods of poor control of PD symptoms

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Off-on phenomenon

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Classes of Antiparkinsonian drugs

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Dopamine replacement drugs, MAOIs, dopamine modulator, COMT inhibitors, direct-acting dopamine receptor agonists, anticholinergic drugs

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Carbidopa-levodpa indications

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Treatment of some of the symptoms of PD

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How to take carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)

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Orally on an empty stomach

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Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) contraindication

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Angle-closure glaucoma

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Carbidopa-levodopa adverse effects

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Cardiac dysrhythmias, hypotension, chorea, muscle cramps, GI distress

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Early side effect of carbidopa-levodopa

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N/V

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Why is carbidopa given with levodopa?

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Carbidopa does not cross the BBB and prevents levodopa breakdown in periphery. As a result, more levodopa crosses the BBB where it can be converted to dopamine; ALSO, levodopa causes extreme nausea when taken alone

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Effects of dopamine replacement drugs such as levodopa therapy

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Off-on phenomenon and wearing-off phenomenon

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Can dopamine be given orally?

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NO; this is why levodopa comes in a form that can be given orally and coverted to dopamine

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Enzyme that causes the breakdown of catecholamines (like dopamine) in the body

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Monoamine oxidase

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_________ are used to improve the therapeutic effect of levodopa by preventing its breakdown

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MAOIs

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MAOI non-selective interact with

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Tyramine-containing foods (cheese, dairy, red wine, chocolate, etc.)

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List two examples of MAOIs used as monotherapy or as adjunct with levodopa for PD

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Selegiline (Eldepryl) and rasagiline (Azilect)

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MAOIs contraindications

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Known drug allergy, concurrent use with meperidine (Demerol)

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MAOIs adverse effects

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Hypotension, confusion, dyskinesia, somnolence, LOTS of drug interactions (warfarin, cardiac drugs, antibiotics, etc.)

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What is the only dopamine modulator for PD that is also an antiviral drug used for treatment of influenza?

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Amantadine (Symmetrel)

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Amantidine (Symmetrel) MOA

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Blocks reputable of dopamine into the nerve fibers

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Amantidine (Symmetrel) indications

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Used early in course of PD, usually effective for only 6-12 months

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Amantidine (Symmetrel) contraindication

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Known drug allergy

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Amantidine (Symmetrel) adverse effects

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Mild: dizziness, insomnia, nausea

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List two examples of COMT inhibitors

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Tolcapone (Tasmar) and entacapone (Comtan)

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COMT inhibitors MOA

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Block COMT, the enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of the body’s catecholamines

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__________ prolong the duration of action of levodopa (particularly when given w/ carbidopa) and reduce the wearing-off effect

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COMT inhibitors

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COMT inhibitors contraindications

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Known drug allergy; liver failure (w/ tolcapone — which is why it is not a first-line tx)

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COMT inhibitors adverse effects

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GI upset, urine discoloration, dyskinesia

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Subclasses of Nondopamine dopamine receptor agonists (NDDRAs) for PD

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Ergot and Nonergot derivatives

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Example of an ergot derivative NDDRA

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Bromocriptine (Parlodel)

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Examples of Nonergot derivative NDDRAs

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Pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), rotigotine (Neupro)

35
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All _________ work by direct stimulation of presynaptic and/or postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the brain

36
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PD drug that works by activating presynaptic dopamine receptors to stimulate the production of more dopamine

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Bromocriptine (Parlodel)

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Bromocriptine (Parlodel) contraindications

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Drug allergy, used in conjunction with adrenergic drugs (Cardiovascular risk)

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Bromocriptine (Parlodel) adverse effects

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Ataxia, depression, GI upset, visual changes

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Benefits of Nonergot NDDRAs

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More specific Antiparkinson effects w/ fever adverse effects, used in both early and late stages of PD, may delay need for levodopa

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Nonergot NDDRAs contraindications

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Drug allergy, not to be used concurrently w/ adrenergic drugs

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Adverse effects of Nonergot NDDRAs

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Edema, fatigue, syncope

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Anticholinergics MOA

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Block the effects of Ach

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Anticholinergics indications

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Used to treat muscle tremors and muscle rigidity associated with PD

44
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Anticholinergic SLUDGE behaviors

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Ach causes increased salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, GI motility, and emesis

45
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How to take anticholinergics

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At bedtime; do not take with other PD drugs

46
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Anticholinergic drugs used for PD and EPS symptoms from antipsychotic drugs

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Benztropine (Cogentin)

47
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Benztropine (Cogentin) contraindications

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Known drug allergy; hot weather or activities that increase temp (risk for hyperthermia)

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Anticholinergic adverse effects

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Tachycardia, confusion, disorientation, toxic psychosis, urinary retention, dry throat, constipation, N/V

49
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Indirect acting cholinergic drugs for myasthenia gravis

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

50
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Antidote for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

51
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Pyridostigmine (Mestonin) MOA

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Increases acetylcholine by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase

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Pyridostigmine (Mestonin) contraindications

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Drug allergy, asthma, gangrene, CV disease, GI obstruction

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Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) adverse effects

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GI upset, excessive salivation

54
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Pyridostigmine (Mestonin) indications

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Used to improve muscle strength in MG crisis

55
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Multiple sclerosis mainstays of treatment include

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Antispasmodics and immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids

56
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Synthetic protein similar in structure to myelin that helps with remyelination in patients with MS

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Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)

57
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First-line oral immunomodulator for treatment of MS

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Fingolimod (Gilenya)

58
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Fingolimod (Gilenya) side effects

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Bradycardia (especially within first 6 hr after taking it), facial flushing, GI upset

59
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Fingolimod (Gilenya) patient education

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Take pulse everyday (d/t bradycardia)

60
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Aside from Fingolimod (Gilenya), what are other immunomodulators for MS?

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Interferon Beta

61
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Patients with MS can use Medical cannabis to reduce

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Muscle spasms

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