Parkinson’s disease - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank For: Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics- A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition By Richard J. Ham Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults Chapter 2. Interprofessional Team Care Chapter 3. Assessment Chapter 4. Wellness and Prevention Chapter 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients Chapter 6. Appropriate Prescribing Chapter 7. Ethics Chapter 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care Chapter 9. Billing and Coding Chapter 10. Hospital Care Chapte...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

Case Study Movement Disorder with Fall Injury Gary Jansek is a 70-year-old who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for decades. He was a well-respected bank president when diagnosed at the age of 45. When diagnosed, it was expected that Gary would require full-time care within 10 years. After the prognosis and months of depression, his lifestyle changed. He retired early and focused on staying active. He and his wife moved to the community near his adult children. They were able to golf ...

NURS 6501 Concept Map Template Parkinson’s Disease 2024 Update with complete solution; Walden

Status Epilepticus medication choice: Valium/Diazepam, Lorazepam/Ativan (benzodiazepines) 2. Parkinson’s clinical manifestations o Disease of movement due to lack of dopamine receptors leaving muscle movement altered o Antiparkingson’s medications: levodopa-carbidopa (increases levels of dopamine o Anticholinergics (benzotropine-cogentin): help reduce tremors, rigidity, and improve walking o Clinical Manifestations of Parkinson’s: > Tremor: shaking begins in a hand, pill-rollin...

Test Bank - Ham’s Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition by Richard J. Ham. Full Chapters Include;...Table of Contents UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults 2. Interprofessional Team Care 3. Assessment 4. Wellness and Prevention 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients 6. Appropriate Prescribing 7. Ethics 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care 9. Billing and Coding 10. Hospital Care 11. Long-Term Care 1...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent vaginitis A 50 year...

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Unit 1: Foundations of Pharmacology 1. Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources 2. Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions 3. Drug Action Across the Life Span 4. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology 5. Patient Education to Promote Health Unit 2: Illustrated Atlas of Medication Administration 6. Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety 7. Percutaneous Administration 8. Enteral Administration 9. Parenteral Administration: Safe Prepa...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

Parkinson’s Disease

Primary Diagnosis: _Parkinson’s Disease 1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis? Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement. The pathophysiology of Parkinson's involves the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in a region ...