manifestations
tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia are considered this type of manifestations.
cardinal manifestations
the pathogenesis of Parkinsons is what?
unknown
presence of how many of these symptoms is required: Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia
2 out of 3
each treatment plan is this?
individualized
shuffling, short steps
Primary
even though we may do an MRI on this patient, what will it show
normal mri
treatment is directed towards this, there is no cure
controlling symptoms and maintaining functional independence
they may have their face described as what?
masked
this type of Parkinson's is caused by other disorders and is considered what?
Secondary
secondary parkinsonism
these medication is a metabolic precursor to dopamine, it restores these levels in the brain. this med is able to cross the blood brain barrier. what is this medication?
levodopa
Due to their tongue, palate and throat muscles becoming rigid, they may have these manifestations
what is drooling
parkinsons is a degenerative disorder of this function
basal ganglia
DaTscan-radioactive loflupane-123-binds to these receptors
dopamine
this combo med are given together, peripheral metabolism of levodopa is reduced, plasma levels are increased and its half life is longer. this results in more levodopa for entry into the brain and a smaller dose is needed. what is this combo
carbidopa-Levodopa
a decline in planning, starting and carrying out tasks is related to what type of dysfunction?
cognitive
these are produced inside degenerated neurons in many people with PD or parkinsonism
Lewey bodies
this involves implantation of electrodes into the subthalamic nuclei or the pars interna of the globus pallidus, it is nondestructive and reversible. what is this procedure
deep brain stimulation