Parkinson's disease

Question 1

What are the 4 primary findings of Parkinson’s disease?
A-Rest tremor
B-Increased salvation
C-Bradykinesia (repetitive movements quickly)
D-Dysphagia
E-Rigidity
F-Postural & gait impairment

Answer 1

A
C
E
F

Question 2

What 2 neuroreceptors are disrupted in a pt with PD?
A-Acetylcholine
B-Serotonin
C-Dopamine
D-Norepinephrine

Answer 2

A
C

Question 3

True or false:
-There is more acetylcholine present than dopamine

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is damaged in Parkinson’s?
A-Muscle fibers
B-Substantia nigra
C-Temporal lobes

Answer 4

B

Question 5

What stage is:
-Symptoms that do not interfere with daily activities
-Tremors occur on one side of body
-Changes in posture, walking & facial expressions
A-Stage 1
B-Stage 2
C-Stage 3
D- Stage 4
E-Stage 5

Answer 5

A

Question 6

What stage is:
-Symptoms appear on opposite side of the body
-Bilat. loss of facial expressions
-Slurred, soft speech
A-Stage 1
B-Stage 2
C-Stage 3
D- Stage 4
E-Stage 5

Answer 6

B

Question 7

What stage is:
-Loss of balance without the movement to protect oneself from falling
-Still fully independent
A-Stage 1
B-Stage 2
C-Stage 3
D- Stage 4
E-Stage 5

Answer 7

C

Question 8

What stage is:
-Unable to be independent in ADL
-Inability to live alone
-Remains able to stand & walk unassisted
A-Stage 1
B-Stage 2
C-Stage 3
D- Stage 4
E-Stage 5

Answer 8

D

Question 9

What stage is:
-Inability to arise from a chair or bed without help
-Tendency to fall when standing or turning
-Freezing, stumbling when walking
A-Stage 1
B-Stage 2
C-Stage 3
D- Stage 4
E-Stage 5

Answer 9

E

Question 10

What is the most common med to treat PD?
A-Sinemet
B-Mirapex
C-Levadopa

Answer 10

A

Question 11

What are the 2 possible complications of PD?
A-Aspiration pneumonia
B-Broken hips
C-Dementia
D-Wheel chair bound

Answer 11

A
C