You’re providing free education to a local community group about the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Select ALL the signs and symptoms a patient could experience with this disease: aCoordination issues bFreezing of extremities cShuffling of gait dremors with purposeful movement

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease has slow movements that affects their swallowing, facial expressions, and ability to coordinate movements. As the nurse you will document the patient has: aAkinesia b“Freeze up” tremors cBradykinesia dPill-rolling

You’re caring for a patient with Parkinson’s Disease that has tremors. Select the option that is INCORRECT about tremors experienced in this disease: aThe tremors are most likely to occur with purposeful movements. bA common term used to describe the tremors in the hands and fingers is called “pill-rolling”. cTremors are one of the most common signs and symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease. dTremors in this disease can occur in the hands, fingers, arms, legs and even the lips and tongue.

Which is Parkinsonism?Question 2Answera.A disease which involves damage to the nerve cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that is vital for the smooth control of muscles and movement.b.Refers to a person with Parkinson, and the first signs of physical symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and gait disturbances.c.A set of symptoms (bradykinesia, rigidity, hypomimia, tremors and gait disturbances) which make up about 80% of the disease characteristics.d.Refers to the collection of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

Quel médicament est utilisé pour traiter les symptômes de la maladie de Parkinson en augmentant la transmission cholinergique ?Sallal Abdelghani - [email protected]évodopaBDopamineCPrazosineDCarbidopaERivastigmine

Dyskinesia, a common movement disorder associated with Parkinson Disease, is best defined as reduced movement speed and amplitude. difficulty initiating movements. overactivity of muscles. alternating rythmic activity in antagonistic muscles.