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1
Q

This disease is caused depletion of?

A

Dopamine

2
Q

What are the 7 signs of Parkinson’s disease?

A
  1. )Bradykinesia
  2. )Tremors in hands and feet at rest
  3. )Rigidity
  4. )Shuffling steps
  5. )Loss of balance
  6. )Mask like expression
  7. )Drooling
3
Q

Is this disease process fast or slow?

A

Slow, progressive

4
Q

What are the 4 nursing intentions?

A

Neuro assessment and swallowing ability

Safety assist with ambulation

Encourage fluids

High calorie and; fiber meals,Low protein

5
Q

What medications are prescribed?

A

Anti-Parkinson’s , Anti-Cholinergics

6
Q

When taking anti-cholinergics, client should increase _______To avoid_____

A

Fiber, constipation

7
Q

What are other 4 side effects of anti-cholinergics?

A

dry mouth

photophobia

tachycardia

Blurry vision

8
Q

What medication it will be given to replace dopamine?

A

Levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa

9
Q

Do not take dopamine replacement medications with______, as they may cause a hypertensive crisis.

A

MAOIs

10
Q

Teach clients taking Parkison drugs to follow a___diet?

A

Low protein

11
Q

Which vitamin should be avoided in the diet?

A

B6, which blocks the medication’s effects

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