Parkinsons dx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mild/Moderate depression Prevalence Correct Answer-5-12% will experience at some point can be as high as 40$ Depression Risk Factors Correct Answer-pre-existing mood disorder Signs/Symptoms Depression Correct Answer-negative emotional experiences, sadness, disinterest (anhedonia), self-hate, unexplaind fatigue, anger, anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, altered sleep, appetite or sexual behaviour. Motor slowness, stooped posture, minor cognitive impairment Differential Dx for Depress...

Primary parkinsons correct answers -idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons correct answers -occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms correct answers -bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx correct answers -eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss...

AHN 447 Exam 5 Questions And Answers Primary parkinsons - Answer--idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - Answer--occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - Answer--bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - Answer--eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, ...

Pt with fear of driving and panic attacks and avoidance associated to it. No sxs in any other settings. Diagnosis? - ANSWERSpecific phobia - Tx: Behavioral Therapy (exposure) Central premise of object relations theory? - ANSWERThe mind is inhabited by mental representations of the self and others Dr asks pt about manic sxs. Pt responds "that sounds just like my cousin" and goes off talking about cousin never returning to answering the question. Example of: - ANSWERTangentiality 7...

Primary parkinsons - ️️-idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - ️️-occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - ️️-bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - ️️-eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss of smell Dopamine - ️️-c...

ATI MedSurg complete Review hypokalemia ECG reading low potassium = Flat T waves hypercalcemia deep tendon reflexes too much calcium = Decreased deep tendon reflexes hyperkalemia too much potassium = tall peaked T waves Hypocalcemia low calcium = tetany addisons disease decreased aldosterone & renin cushings disease elevated cortisol hypothyroidism decreased T3 & T4 Diabetes insipidus decreased urine specific gravity Syndrome of inapproprate secreation of antidi...

Primary parkinsons correct answers -idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons correct answers -occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms correct answers -bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx correct answers -eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, loss...

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) - correct answer Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated - correct answer Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls - correct answer History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment...

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

PHARM Q7 PART 1 FINAL EXAM (SCNM, DR. HOWELL) What are the Hepatitis B drugs? - correct answer Interferon Alpha What is the mechanism of action of Interferon Alpha? - correct answer Inhibits virus from penetrating What are the adverse affects of Interferon Alpha? - correct answer Neurotoxicity Myelo-suppression What are the contraindications of interferon Alpha? - correct answer Liver dz Pyschiatric dx *****Pregnancy ***** What is the treatment goal of interferon alpha? - corre...