Parkinson's

Question 1

What is Parkison’s caused by?

Answer 1

Depletion of dopamine

Question 2

Signs of Parkinson’s

Answer 2

Bradykinesia
Tremors in the hands/feet at rest
Rigidity
Shuffling step
loss of balance

Question 3

Parkinson’s disease process fast or slow

Answer 3

Slow and progressive

Question 4

Nursing interventions for Parkinson’s

Answer 4

Neuro status and swallowing ability
Assist with ambulation
Encourage fluids
High calorie and fiber meals with low protein

Question 5

Which medications are prescribed Parkinson’s

Answer 5

Anti-parkinsons
Anti-cholinergics

Question 6

What to you do with ani-cholinergics

Answer 6

Increase Fiber to avoid constipation

Question 7

What are the side effects of anti-cholinergics

Answer 7

Blurred vision
dry mouth
photophobia
tachycardia

Question 8

Which medications will be given to replace dopamine for Parkinson’s

Answer 8

Levodopa or carbidopa-levedopa

Question 9

Do not take dopamine replacement medications with

Answer 9

MAOI’s - this may cause a hypertensive crisis

Question 10

Teach clients taking parkinson’s drugs to follow a

Answer 10

Low protein diet

Question 11

What vitamins should be avoided in the Parkinson’s diet

Answer 11

B6 - it blocks the parkinsons medication therapeutic effect

Question 12

Clinical Priorities for Parkinson’s

Answer 12

Assess neuro status and chewing and swallowing

Bradykinesia or akinesia when ambulating - so promote safety