Parkinsonism: Environmental Toxins and Drug Induced Causes

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What type of environmental toxins can lead to toxic parkinsonism?

Pesticides and industrial chemicals

What is a common occupation associated with toxic parkinsonism due to exposure to manganese?

Miners

Name three types of drugs that can cause drug-induced parkinsonism.

Neuroleptic drugs, Antidepressant drugs, Antihypertensive drugs

What is a distinguishing feature of resting tremor in Parkinson's disease?

<p>Asymmetric</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the sensation of rigidity in Parkinson's disease where there is a characteristic intermittent resistance to movement?

<p>'Cogwheel' sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of rigidity in Parkinson's disease that differentiates it from spasticity?

<p>Constant despite velocity of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some identifiable causes of Secondary parkinsonism?

<p>Virus, toxins, drugs, tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental toxins and industrial chemicals can cause Toxic parkinsonism?

<p>Pesticides, carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide, cyanide, manganese, MPTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three types of drugs that can induce parkinsonism?

<p>Neuroleptic drugs, antidepressant drugs, antihypertensive drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Parkinson's Disease cases are considered idiopathic?

<p>78%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common symptoms associated with secondary Parkinsonism?

<p>Problems with attention, multitasking, and spontaneous recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genes are associated with the genetic form of Parkinson's Disease?

<p>PARK1, PINK1, LRRK2, DJ-1, glucocerebrosidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure used for symptomatic treatment of dopa-responsive symptoms in Parkinson's disease?

<p>Deep brain stimulation (DBS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of exercise can be beneficial for individuals with Parkinson's disease?

<p>Tai chi, Treadmill walking, Resistance training, Bicycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a medication commonly used to treat medication-induced psychosis in Parkinson's disease.

<p>Quetiapine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What therapy approach can be used to improve gait and balance impairment in Parkinson's disease?

<p>Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Big (LSVT BIG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What group of symptoms characterizes dementia in the context of Alzheimer's disease?

<p>Executive cognitive dysfunction, memory impairment, mood, personality, and behavioral changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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