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10 Cards in this Set
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Propulsive Uncontrolled Movement |
occurs when mobility has deteriorated to cause patient to have quickened and shortened steps |
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Bradykinesia |
difficulty performing intentional movements, slow and jerky |
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Akinesia |
loss of movement |
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tremors |
occur at rest, typically start in hand/ face |
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Dopaminergic Agent Adverse effects |
Orthostatic Hypotension. Fall risk. |
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Drug interactions |
Vitamin B6 decreases the effectiveness |
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Carbidopa and Levodopa |
Drug of choice for Parkinsons Levadopa will work in the CNS Carbidopa reduces the metabolism of levadopa so more of administered levadopa reaches receptor site restores dopaminergic actions |
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Anticholinergeric Agents |
Oppose effects of acetylcholine have a great affinity for receptor sites in CNS than peripheral helps with tremors and drooling |
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Adverse Effects of Anticholinergic Agents (ABCDSS) |
agitation
blurred vision constipation dry mouth stasis of urine/ sweating |
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Adjunctive Agents |
COMT inhibitors reduce destruction of dopamine in the peripheral tissues |
