Bradykinesia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness (Ans- b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for parkinsonism. What should the nurse know about this drug? a. Carbidopa-levodopa may lead to hypertension. b. Carbidopa-levodopa may ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Galen QUESTION Four major signs of parkinson disorder Answer: Tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia (slow movement) and Akinesia (no movement) Asymmetric onset QUESTION Stages of PD Answer: Stage 1: Initial Stage • Unilateral limb involvement • Minimal weakness • Hand and arm t rembling Stage...

Exam 3: NUR210/ NUR 210 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: interventions for myasthenia gravis space out activity small easy meals schedule medication before meals avoid extreme temperatures and exervise (this included PT) avoid crowds plenty of sleep decrease emotional stress monitor airway, status and ability to cough Q: PTSD Intervention Answer: -Help identify b...

NUR 2755 FINAL EXAM Assessing pain for pt who is unconscious, what's the first intervention? - Nail bed pressure Pt with a head injury & are arousable, what is one intervention the pt can do themselves to reduce ICP? - Exhaling during repositioning Characteristics of CSF, what does it test for? - Clear w/ a yellow halo; tests positive for glucose How can we limit autonomic dysreflexia? - Routine bowel & bladder program Evaluating a pt for a spinal cord injury; which of the following w...

Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness -b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia

ATI Capstone Fundamentals Pre-Assessment Questions With Complete Solutions +Rationale |Multiple Choices A nurse is assessing a client who has parkinsons disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? • pruritis (no, nurse should expect oily skin, which results from autonomic dysfunction, rather than pruritis, which results from dry skin) • hypertension (no, should expect orthostatic hypotension which results from autonomic dysfunction) • bradykinesi...

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Answers 2023 Score A+. Finals 1. Conduct Disorder (Cruelty to Animals) Demonstrate a persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or rules/norms of society. In simpler words… CONDUCT DISORDER = BREAKS LAWS! MAKE SURE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE RULES OF THE UNIT AND ANY CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THOSE RULES Categories include: *Assess Aggression towards people & animals *Destruction property *Deceitfulness or theft *Serious violatio...

AANP 2023 Final Exam Study Guide 1. Measles (Rubeola): What RNA virus is associated with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis with photophobia, rash that starts on head or face? 2. Ortolani maneuver: technique for checking hip integrity. unequal movement suggests the hip is dislocated 3. varicocele: enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle 4. bladder cancer: cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the bladder; major sign is hematuria, smoking or industrial chemicals can c...

CPHT COMPLETE REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS 2024. Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted, involuntary rhythmic movement? Extrapyramidal symptoms Tardive dyskinesia Parkinson's disease Bradykinesia - correct answer Tardive dyskinesia Answer: B - Tardive dyskinesia results from taking dopamine antagonist such as phenothiazines or other medications; the symptoms may continue after medication has been discontinued. Extrapyramidal ...

UC NURS 8024 Module 8 Neuro Questions and Answers 100% CorrectUC NURS 8024 Module 8 Neuro Questions and Answers 100% CorrectUC NURS 8024 Module 8 Neuro Questions and Answers 100% CorrectUC NURS 8024 Module 8 Neuro Questions and Answers 100% Correct drugs used in Parkinsonism - ANSWER - dopamine precursor (levodopa), dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, pramipexole), MAOI (selegiline), COMT inhibitors (entacopone), muscarinic antagonists (benztropine) amantadine - ANSWER - glutamate antagonist (...