Parkinson's Disease

Question 1

This disease is caused by a depletion of ____? (Parkinson’s Disease)

Answer 1

Dopamine

Question 2

What are the signs of Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 2

Bradykinesia, tremors in hands and feet at rest, rigidity, shuffling steps. loss of balance

Question 3

Is this disease process fast or slow?

Answer 3

Slow, progressive

Question 4

What are the nursing interventions?

Answer 4

Assess neuro status and swallowing ability, saftey assist with ambulation, encourage fluids, high-calorie and fiber meals, low protein diet

Question 5

What medications are prescribed?

Answer 5

Anti-Parkinson’s, Anti-cholinergics

Question 6

When taking anti-cholinergics, clients should increase _____ to avoid ______

Answer 6

Fiber, constipation

Question 7

What are the other side effects of anti-cholinergics?

Answer 7

Blurred vision, dry mouth, photophobia, tachycardia

Question 8

What medication will be given to replace dopamine?

Answer 8

Levodopa or Caridopa- levodopa

Question 9

Do not take dopamine replacement medications with _____, as this may cause a hypertensive crisis

Answer 9

MAOIs

Question 10

Teach clients taking Parkinson’s drugs to follow a _____ _______ diet

Answer 10

Low- protein

Question 11

What vitamin should be avoided in the diet?

Answer 11

B6, which blocks the medication’s effect