True/false
Genetics are a known risk factor for Parkinson's Disease.
True
What is the most common surgical treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
Deep brain stimulation (it should be noted that this is usually not the first choice of treatments)
What type of neurotransmitter is affected by Parkinson's Disease?
a) Nephron
b) GABA
c) Dopamine
d) Serotonin
c) dopamine
_____________ (women/men) are at greater risk of developing Parkinson's Disease.
Men
Having a traumatic brain injury can increase the probability of developing Parkinson's Disease.
True
What are some common side effects of levodopa-carbidopa?
Dizziness, dry mouth, headache, darkened urine and sweat.
a) Next of kin
b) Freezing of movement
c) Slower movement
b) Freezing of movement
______________ is the primary drug used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Levodopa-carbidopa
Parkinson's Disease disease is curable.
False. It is not curable, but the signs and symptoms can be managed.
What are some non-pharmacological treatments that help individuals manage their signs and symptoms?
PT, OT, speech therapy
a) Plastic
b) Pollution
c) Pesticides and herbicides
c) pesticides and herbicides
The 'T' in the acronym TRAP that serves as a tool to remember signs and symptoms stands for ______________.
Tremors (resting tremor, pill rolling)
Females are more likely to develop Parkinson's than males.
False
Name some assistive devices that are helpful with helping individuals adapt and foster independence?
Wheelchairs, rolling walkers, hearing aids, stabilizing spoons/silverware.
Rigidity in Parkinson's is referring to...
a) tremors
b) stiffness and tension
c) inflexible thinking
___________ is the way that someone holds their body in position, and it is significantly affected (as we saw in the video) in individuals with this disease.
Posture
Intention tremors are a classic symptom of PD.
False
What class of medications have adverse effects that mimic symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Antipsychotic medications
All of the following are motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease except:
a) Slowed movements
b) Problems with balance and walking
c) Rigidity
d) Muscle weakness
d) Muscle weakness
dyskinesia