Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
8 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Parkinsonism
|
#1 PD
Meds (anti-emetics, antipsych), trauma, toxic CO, pesiticides, organic solvents, brain tumor, chronic subdural hematoma, hypoparathyroid, chronic liver failure, wilson's disease, prion diseases, encephalitis |
|
|
RFs of Parkinson's Disease
|
Older age
Genetics (esp with onset under 50) Occupational exposures (herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals) |
|
|
Thought to be protective against PD
|
Smoking
|
|
|
Name some of the cardinal features of PD
|
1. Tremor (unilateral--> contralateral)
|
|
|
Pt presents with a new onset right-sided resting tremor suggestive of PD. Which side is more likely to be affected throughout the course of disease?
|
Right side. Side which starts the symptoms tend to be affected mroe longterm.
|
|
|
Describe the tremor of PD
|
Pill-roll, rest tremor
|
|
|
Describe some conditions that have action tremors
|
MS or essential tremor
|
|
|
The real cardinal features of PD:
|
1. Bradykinesia
2. Resting Tremor 3. rigidity 4. postural instability |
