Etiology
Stroke
Parkinson's
Collaborative Care
Misc.
100
What is the most common cause of an ischemic stroke?
Embolus
100
What are the different types of stroke?
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
100
What are objective data that you will see with a patient with Parkinson’s disease?
Blank faces, seborrhea - dermatitis, ankle edema, poor coordination, tremor at rest, stooped posture, shuffling gait.
100
What are ways to prevent a stroke?
Healthy diet, Weight control, Regular exercise, No smoking, Limited alcohol consumption, Routine health assessments
100
What percentage of strokes are ischemic strokes?
80%
200
What causes Parkinson's disease in the brain?
Lack of dopamine in the brain
200
What side of the brain tends to cause more problems in spatial-perceptual orientation?
Right side of the brain.
200
What is the classic triad of Parkinson’s disease?
tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia
200
What are measures to take to prevent a thrombus or embolus?
Antiplatelet drugs, Aspirin
200
Parkinson’s disease is more common in women or in men?
Men
300
What conditions are associated with a greater risk for stroke?
A. Fib, Cardiac valve abnormalities, Diabetes mellitus, TIAs
300
What are some impairments that can happen with strokes?
Mobility, Respiratory function, Swallowing and speech, Gag reflux, Self-care abilities
300
What are some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, Pain, Constipation, Sleep problems, Short-term memory loss
300
What are nutritional therapy concepts to keep in mind for someone with Parkinson’s disease?
Food should be cut into small pieces. Offer several small meals throughout the day.
300
Dementia occurs in what percent of patients with Parkinson’s disease?
70%
400
What are non-modifiable stroke risk factors?
Age, Gender, Ethnicity/Race, Heredity/family history
400
What is a stroke also known as?
Brain attack and cerebrovascular accident
400
What can excessive dopaminergic drugs lead to?
Paradoxic intoxication
400
Drug therapy is aimed at doing what? (Parkinson's Disease)
Aimed at correcting imbalances of neurotransmitters within the CNS.
400
What is the prevalence of Parkinson's Disease for adults over the age of 60?
2%
500
What are modifiable risk factors of stroke?
Hypertension, Heart disease, Sleep apnea, Lack of physical exercise, Drug abuse, poor diet, Obesity, Smoking, Excessive alcohol consumption, Serum cholesterol.
500
The extent of a stroke depends on what 3 factors?
Rapidity of onset, Size of lesion, Presence of collateral circulation
500
What is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease solely based on?
History and clinical features
500
Where should the nurse focus the teaching and nursing care?
Maintenance of good health, encouragement of independence, and avoidance of complications.
500
What portion of TIAs will progress to an ischemic stroke?
1/3
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