Parkinsons dx Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Primary parkinsons correct answers -idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons correct answers -occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms correct answers -bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx correct answers -eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss...

AHN 447 Exam 5 Questions And Answers Primary parkinsons - Answer--idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - Answer--occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - Answer--bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - Answer--eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, ...

Primary parkinsons - ️️-idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - ️️-occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - ️️-bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - ️️-eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss of smell Dopamine - ️️-c...

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Primary parkinsons correct answers -idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons correct answers -occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms correct answers -bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx correct answers -eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss...

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What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:08 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medication...