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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?

Asymmetric 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?

'Cogwheel' sensation Signup and view all the answers

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

Constant despite velocity of movement Signup and view all the answers

What are some identifiable causes of Secondary parkinsonism?

Virus, toxins, drugs, tumors Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental toxins and industrial chemicals can cause Toxic parkinsonism?

Pesticides, carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide, cyanide, manganese, MPTP Signup and view all the answers

Name three types of drugs that can induce parkinsonism?

Neuroleptic drugs, antidepressant drugs, antihypertensive drugs Signup and view all the answers

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

78% Signup and view all the answers

What are some common symptoms associated with secondary Parkinsonism?

Problems with attention, multitasking, and spontaneous recall Signup and view all the answers

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

PARK1, PINK1, LRRK2, DJ-1, glucocerebrosidase Signup and view all the answers

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

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tai chi, Treadmill walking, Resistance training, Bicycling Signup and view all the answers

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

Quetiapine Signup and view all the answers

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

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Big (LSVT BIG) Signup and view all the answers

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

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