Parkinson Disease Overview

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Which symptom is NOT characteristic of Parkinson disease?

Tremor at rest

Seizures (correct)

Bradykinesia

Rigidity

What is the most common form of parkinsonism?

Parkinson disease (correct)

Progressive supranuclear palsy

Multiple system atrophy

Vascular parkinsonism

What percentage of people diagnosed with Parkinson disease are under the age of 50?

6%

2%

4% (correct)

8%

What has been shown to increase the risk of Parkinson disease?

Traumatic brain injury Signup and view all the answers

At what average age does Parkinson disease typically onset?

$70$ years Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender ratio for Parkinson disease, with men compared to women?

$2:1$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic movement feature of Parkinson disease?

Bradykinesia Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about parkinsonism is correct?

"Parkinsonism" refers to a group of disorders with similar symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

'What is the approximate number of new Parkinson disease diagnoses in the United States each year?

$60,000$ Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the risk of developing Parkinson disease?

Low socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible clinical manifestation early in Parkinson's disease that may be mistaken for arthritis?

Shoulder rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tremor is typically the first sign of Parkinson's disease?

Resting tremor Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the resistance to passive motion in Parkinson's disease that has a jerky quality resembling occasional catches in joint movement?

Cogwheel rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is due to decreased impulses from the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease?

Bradykinesia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common postural instability feature in Parkinson's disease that increases the risk of falling?

Forward propulsion Signup and view all the answers

In Parkinson's disease, what natural activity is lacking, leading to symptoms like stooped posture and masked face?

Using facial movements Signup and view all the answers

What technique assesses postural instability in Parkinson's disease by testing the patient's balance through a backward shoulder tug?

'Pull test' Signup and view all the answers

Which nonmotor symptom is common in Parkinson's disease and can be very disturbing for patients?

'Depression' Signup and view all the answers

What could be mistakenly diagnosed as Parkinson's disease due to its clinical presentation but is not neurodegenerative and is usually familial?

'Essential tremor' Signup and view all the answers

'Festination' is a term used in Parkinson's disease to describe what characteristic?

'Shuffling gait' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sleep problem experienced by patients with Parkinson's disease?

Excessive daytime sleepiness Signup and view all the answers

Which complication of Parkinson's disease results from increased weakness and can lead to immobility problems?

Dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

What type of sleep disorder occurs in about one-third of patients with Parkinson's disease?

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Migraines Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical characteristic of the speech pattern observed in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Monotonous and slurred speech Signup and view all the answers

Which movement disorder characterized by spontaneous, involuntary movements can be a complication of Parkinson's disease?

Dyskinesias Signup and view all the answers

In Parkinson's disease, what condition can occur due to loss of postural reflexes and lead to falls or other injuries?

Orthostatic hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What issue may arise in Parkinson's disease that can result in malnutrition or aspiration?

'Dysphagia' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common postural abnormality seen in patients with Parkinson's disease?

'Forward tilt to posture' Signup and view all the answers

What is an issue that caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease must be particularly aware of to prevent falls?

'Environment conditions' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis in the Nutritional-metabolic functional health pattern?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological symptom is commonly observed in patients with multiple sclerosis according to the text?

Tremor Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition is mentioned as a possible objective finding in multiple sclerosis?

Pressure injury Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic finding can be observed in multiple sclerosis patients regarding T suppressor cells?

Decreased levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a medication used in the treatment plan for multiple sclerosis in the text?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive-perceptual symptom might a patient with multiple sclerosis experience according to the text?

Diplopia Signup and view all the answers