Signs/Symtptoms
Common symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Shaking, rigidity, difficulty walking, slow movements
True or False: Parkinson's Disease is curable
False
A degenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects movement
Parkinson's Disease
Eating habits that helps make Parkinson's Disease easier
Eating foods in high fiber and drinking a lot of fluids to help prevent constipation
Is Parkinson's Disease considered acute or chronic
Chronic
Occurs in the later advanced stages of Parkinson's
Dementia
Common medication to treat Parkinson's Disease
Carbidopa/Levodopa
General assessment for diagnosing Parkinson's Disease
Common exercises that help with strengthening this disease
Water aerobics, walking, swimming, and stretching to name a few.
True or False: Parkinson's disease is more common in females
False. It is more common in males
Mental health issue related to Parkinson's Disease
Depression
Class of medication where they bind to dopaminergic post-synaptic brain receptors in the brain
Dopamine agonists
Determines onset of symptoms and how they've changed overtime. Used to diagnose Parkinson's Disease
Medical history
Ensure that people with Parkinson's Disease has a regular ______ schedule
Sleep schedule
Age in which an individual is most at risk for developing PD
People usually develop the disease around age 60 or older
Psychotic symptoms that can happen with Parkinson's
Hallucinations and or delusions
Common surgical treatment used for Parkinson's
Deep Brain Stimulation
Tests used to rule out other disorders that have similar symptoms
Imaging tests/Brain scans
Ways to prevent falls in patients with Parkinson's Disease when ambulating.
Distribute weight evenly between both feet and don't lean. Avoid carrying things while walking. Avoid walking backwards
True or False: Parkinson's disease is preventable
False. It's not possible to prevent Parkinson's disease, but some lifelong habits may help reduce the risk like eating habits or exercising habits.
The name of the symptom associated with slowness of movement
Bradykinesia
Treatment at the end stages of Parkinson's Disease when all other treatment strategies become ineffective
Palliative Care
Diagnosing Parkinson's with physical examination. These are considered more of symptoms, but "TRAP" stands for a way to remember the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease to diagnose PD. State what each letter is.
Tremor, Rigidity, Akinesia, and Postural instability
Type of therapies to be included in care for someone with PD
Some might need physical, occupational, and or speech therapy to help their ability to care for themselves and communicate with others
Causes of Parkinson's Disease
There is no specific cause of PD, but researchers suggest that PD is caused by genetic and or environmental factors.