Anti-parkinson's Flashcards
Most Parkinson’s medications either increase ___ in the CNS or are anti-_____, which means they blocked the ______ receptors in the CNS. The overall goal is to reduce the muscle rigidity and tremors you see in Parkinson’s disease
Most Parkinson’s medications either increase dopamine in the CNS or are anti-cholinergic, which means they blocked the cholinergic receptors in the CNS. The overall goal is to reduce the muscle rigidity and tremors you see in Parkinson’s disease
(Benztropine)
BENZ-troe-peen
Brand name =
What’s the mechanism of action?
Do not take it with what medication?
It may cause what?
It can be given to help with work?
Brand name =cogentin
Mechanism of action: Anticholinergic
Do not take with antihistamines
May cause fever
Nclex tips: can be given to help with extra-pyramidal symptoms with pysch medications such as compazine
(Carbidopa/Levodopa)
Brand name =
whats mechanism of action?
What type of diet should they have on his medication and why ?
What two things can it cause?
Brand name = Sinemet
Mechanism of action: increases dopamine
Nclex tips:need to eat low protein meals because protein interferes with this medication.
Can cause false positive ketones in urine
Can cause hemolytic anemia
Selegiline
What’s the mechanism of action?
What does it treat?
It may cause ?
Avoid what food ?
Don’t ___?
Mechanism of action: MAO Inhibitor
Parkinson’s disease and depression
Nclex tips: May cause sexual dysfunction
Avoid foods high in tyramine
Don’t stop taking abruptly
ABCD’s of side effects
What do we teach the client ?
A low dose of dopamine Can treat ____?
A-alter vital signs(tachy, low BP), altered colored urine, avoid sudden movements
B-blurred vision
C-constipation, confusion
D-dry mouth, dizziness
- teach clients to self monitor for improvement of Parkinson’s syndrome
- tell clients do not stop taking this medication abruptly
Selegiline (Eldepryl)
Eldepryl) is a drug prescribed for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It selectively inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase that inactivates dopamine in the brain. It can be administered alone or in combination with Levodopa as an adjunct therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
