Explore key aspects of Parkinson's Disease through this engaging quiz. Assess your understanding of symptoms, management strategies, and neurological implications. Ideal for students and professionals in healthcare seeking to enhance their knowledge on Parkinson's Disease.
Walking in an indoor shopping mall
Sitting on the deck on a cool summer evening
Walking to the car on a cold winter day
Sitting on the beach in the sun on a summer day
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Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position
Rest in supine position with his head elevated
Sleep on either side but keep his back straight
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Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Raynaud’s disease
Myasthenia gravis
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Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Huntington’s disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s disease
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Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Huntington’s disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s disease
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Take a warm bath
Hold an object
Practice deep breathing
Take diazepam as needed
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Disturbed vision
Forgetfulness
Mask like facial expression
Muscle atrophy
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Injurious chemical substances
Hereditary factors
Death of brain cells due to old age
Impairment of dopamine producing cells in the brain
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Increase dopamine availability
Activates dopaminergic receptors in the basal ganglia
Decrease acetylcholine availability
Release dopamine and other catecholamine from neurological storage sites
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Vitamin C rich food
Vitamin E rich food
Thiamine rich food
Vitamin B6 rich food
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You will need a cane for support
Walk erect with eyes on horizon
I’ll get you a wheelchair
Don’t force yourself to walk
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Intentional tremor
Paralysis of limbs
Muscle spasm
Lack of spontaneous movement
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The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed.
The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking.
The NA performs the patient’s complete bath and oral care.
The NA sets up the patient’s tray and encourages patient to feed himself.
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Check for orthostatic changes in pulse and bloods pressure.
Monitor for improvement in tremor after levodopa (L-dopa) is given.
Remind the patient to allow adequate time for meals.
Monitor for abnormal involuntary jerky movements of extremities.
Assist the patient with prescribed strengthening exercises.
Adapt the patient’s preferred activities to his level of function.
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Eat solid food
Give liquids with meals
Feed the client
Sit in an upright position to eat
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Pancytopenia
Peptic ulcer
Postural hypotension
Weight loss
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Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gerhig’s disease)
Alzheimer’s disease
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Levodopa is inadequately absorbed if given with meals.
Levodopa may cause the side effects of orthostatic hypotension
Levodopa must be monitored by weekly laboratory tests.
Levodopa causes an initial euphoria followed by depression.
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Dykinesia
Glaucoma
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
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