Unit 7 - exam 2 Flashcards
Briefly describe Parkinson’s symptoms
Rigidity
Postural instability
Bradykinesia
Loss of motor control
What is the pathology of Parkinson’s
Dysfunction of dopamine in the brain
How does Levodopa help treat Parkinson’s
Carries drugs across the blood brain barrier
What are some AE of levodopa treatment
Dyskinesia OH Behavioral changes Diminished response after 3-4 years Fluctuations in response - end dose deterioration
What are some other Parkinson’s therapeutic interventions
Dopamine agonists Cholinergic blockers Amantadine COMT inhibitors MAO inhibitors
What are the stages of anesthesia
Analgesia
Excitement
Surgical anesthesia
Medullary paralysis
Describe the types of general anesthetics
Inhaled - gases or volatile liquids
IV anesthetics - rapid onset, lack of control
What is the MOI of general anesthetics
Benzodiazepines and barbiturate’s increase inhibition of sensation
What are some rehab concerns for general anesthetics
Delirium Confusion effects of NM block Cognitive decline hangover/ wooziness bronchial secretions in lungs
Describe local anesthetics
Used to block sensation to a specific location
Used in minor surgical procedure
“caine” suffix
What is topical local anesthesia used to treat
Hypertonic muscles
What is transdermal local anesthesia used to treat
Iontophoresis - lidocaine patch
What is peripheral nerve block local anesthesia used to treat
After joint replacement ant ortho surgeries
What is central nerve block local anesthesia used to do
Epidural/ spinal block, place into spinal durra
What is sympathetic blockade local anesthesia used to treat
Complex regional pain syndrome
