Test Two Flashcards
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Does Parkinsons cause autonomic dysfunction?
yes
Is dementia an early or late feature of Parkinsons?
late
What specific structure is destroyed during Parkinsons?
substantia nigra zona compacta
Which two proteins are contained within Lewy Bodies?
alpha-synuclein
Ubiquitin
Which two anti-HTN drugs can cause Parkinsonisms?
reserpine and methyldopa
Which anti-epileptic can cause Parkinsons?
valporate
Which anti-emetic can cause Parkinsons?
chlorpromazine
Which three symptoms are needed to Dx parkinsons?
bradykinesia
muscular rigidity
postural instability
Does Parkinsons have cerebellar signs?
no
Does exercise decrease the risk of Parkinsons?
yes
Which two anti-cholinergics for Parkinsons?
trihexyphenidyl
benztropine
What is the other MAO-B other than selegiline?
Rasagiline
Which two structures are targeted during Deep Brain Stimulation?
globus pallidus
Subthalamic nucleus
What is the age range for MS?
18-55
What virus is now implicated in MS?
EBV
What chromosome is MS linked to?
six
Is MS worse in males or females?
males
Which has a worse prognosis for MS, young or older age of Dx?
older
Is MS worse in blacks or whites?
blacks
Which ion for MS imaging?
gadolinium
What immune cell mediates Neuromyelitis Optica?
Bcell
What population gets infected with ADEM?
kids
Is ADEM febrile or afebrile?
febrile
Does ADEM effect gray, white or both?
both