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Parkinsons
CCAC NRN 102 Parkinson Disease
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson Disease? | Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia or akinesia, postural instability. |
| What nuerotransmitter is lost in Parkinson disease? | Dopamine |
| unilateral limb involvement occurr in what stage of Parkinson disease? | Stage 1 |
| What are sime environmental factors thought to cause Parkinson disease? | Pesticides, herbicides, industrial chemicals, metals. |
| What is a key feature in gait? | Slow and shuffling |
| What combination drug is used frequently for intital treatment? | Sinemet |