NUR 330 Exam 8
- parkinson's disease
Answer a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.
- four cardinal sx of parkinsons
Answer *tremor
*muscle rigidity *bradykinesia *postural instability
- risk factors for parkinsons
Answer *environmental and genetic factors
*exposure to chemicals and metals *older than 40 years old- biggest risk factor because old age decreases dopamine *familial tendency *chronic use of antipsychotic medication
- what chemical breakdown causes parkinsons?
Answer dopamine
- diagnostic testing for parkinsons?
Answer none but other diagnostics will be ran to rule out any other diseases
- sx of parkinsons 1 / 3
Answer *resting tremors in upper extremities
*muscle rigidity- rhythmic interruption, mildly restrictive, total resistance to move- ment); decreased manual dexterity over time *stooped posture *slow, shuffling, propulsive gait *tremors *pill-rolling tremor of the fingers *bradykinesia- slow movement *akinesia- loss of movement *facial expression ("masklike")- the muscles aren't working- contraction issue *difficulty chewing/swallowing- drooling *emotional changes- irritability changes, cognitive impairment, mood swings *speech changes (dysarthria)- slow monotonous speech *bowel and bladder changes *fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, flushing, diaphoresis
- parkinson's graphic
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- main priority for care of pts with parkinson's?
Answer 2 / 3
*SAFETY
*mobility issues can cause risks to health
- multiple sclerosis
Answer *cns disorder
*affects myelin and nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord *chronic disease characterized by demyelination *autoimmune disorder
- four types of ms
Answer *relapsing-remitting
*primary progressive *secondary progressive *progressive-relapsing
- causes of ms
Answer *changes in immunity are the most likely etiology
*colder climates
- ms time frame graphic
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