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.

9. Dysdiadochokinesia refers to ___________.A. inability to walkB. excessive movements of the appendagesC. ignoring one side of the body opposite brain damageD. inability to do alternating movementsE. loss of fear

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

Which is a disorder of involuntary muscle movements caused by long-term use of primarily typical antipsychotic drugs?Restless leg syndromeTourette syndromeTardive dyskinesiaParkinson’s disease

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.

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