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NUR 330 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) EXAM 8 | A SOLVED 100% CORRECT
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NUR 330 Exam 81. parkinson's disease
Answer
a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.
2. four cardinal sx of parkinsons
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*tremor
*muscle rigidity
*bradykinesia
*postural instability
3. risk factors for parkinsons
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*environmental and genetic factors
*exposure to chemicals and metals
*older than 40 years old- biggest risk factor because old age decreases dopamine
*familial tendency
*chronic use of antipsychotic medication
4. what chemical breakdown causes parkinsons?
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dopamine
5. diagnostic testing for parkinsons?
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none but other diagnostics will be ran to rule out any other diseases
6. sx of parkinsons
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*resting tremors in upper extremities
*muscle rigidity- rhythmic interruption, mildly restrictive, total resistance to move- ment);
decreased manual dexterity over time
*stooped posture
*slow, shuffling, propulsive gait
*tremors
*pill-rolling tremor of the fingers
*bradykinesia- slow movement
*akinesia- loss of movement
*facial expression ("masklike")- the muscles aren't working- contraction issue
*difficulty chewing/swallowing- drooling
*emotional changes- irritability changes, cognitive impairment, mood swings
*speech changes (dysarthria)- slow monotonous speech
*bowel and bladder changes
*fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, flushing, diaphoresis
7. parkinson's graphic
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8. main priority for care of pts with parkinson's?
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, *SAFETY
*mobility issues can cause risks to health
9. multiple sclerosis
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*cns disorder
*affects myelin and nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord
*chronic disease characterized by demyelination
*autoimmune disorder
10. four types of ms
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*relapsing-remitting
*primary progressive
*secondary progressive
*progressive-relapsing
11. causes of ms
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*changes in immunity are the most likely etiology
*colder climates
12. ms time frame graphic
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