Parkinson's
Which neurotransmitter is involved with Parkinson's? Does this neurotransmitter increase or decrease?
Dopamine; Decreases
What is the most common and pervasive symptom of MS?
Fatigue
Term for care for individuals of any age with life-limiting illnesses for whom further curative measures are no longer desired or appropriate
Hospice
The ability to keep and manipulate food or fluid in the mouth and swallow it
Eating
Two main components to gather information from a feeding evaluation
Interview and observation
Are these examples of intrinsic or extrinsic cueing?
- mental rehearsal
- internal dialog
- visualization
Intrinsic cueing
What is the most common tremor seen in MS?
intention tremor
Main goal of OT in end of life care
facilitate quality of life through engagement in occupations
Which oral skill develops at 3-6 months?
Which gross motor skill develops at the same time?
Sucking
Rolling/sitting
Should you end the feeding session if the child starts a tantrum?
No, the child would learn that a tantrum will stop a session
Which tremor type occurs when voluntary muscle activity is absent
Rest tremor
Which type of MS is the most common diagnosed? Includes periods of "attacks" followed by stable improvements
Relapsing-remitting MS
What is the dual focus for clients during end of life care?
Living and dying
Which form of solids should be introduced first?
Thin pureed
Should a spoon and/or straw be held above, level, or below the lips? why?
Below to encourage chin tuck when swallowing
List the 4 prominent motor features of PD
Rest tremors, Bradykinesia, Rigidity, Postural instability
What is the main intervention for pain for MS?
Posture training & ergonomic seating
Care that focuses on prevention and relief of suffering
Palliative care
Term for frequent or chronic vomiting after feeding
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
Study that assesses oral, pharyngeal, and upper esophageal anatomy and stages of swallowing
Videofluoroscopic swallow study
Type of tremor that occurs with goal-directed movement and worsens as approaching the target
Intention tremor
Which type of MS has continuously declining neurological function without clear relapse (worst type)
Primary progressive
What is the main intervention for OTs to give to caregivers?
education and consultation to support efficacy and satisfaction with the care they provide
Name the 3 stages of swallowing in order
1. Buccal stage
2. Pharyngeal stage
3. Esophageal stage
Behavioral strategy to increase acceptance oral intake for children
Positive reinforcement