Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases Overview
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Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases Overview

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Which neurotransmitters are imbalanced in Parkinson disease?

  • Histamine and norepinephrine
  • Dopamine and acetylcholine (correct)
  • Serotonin and GABA
  • Endorphins and glutamate

    • What is the primary region of the brain where neuron loss occurs in Parkinson disease?

  • Substantia nigra (correct)
  • Brainstem
  • Cerebellum
  • Hippocampus

    • What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson disease?

  • Hypersomnia, seizures, hallucinations, and anxiety
  • Memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and language impairment
  • Rigidity, tremors, gait disturbance, and bradykinesia (correct)
  • Blurred vision, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss

    • Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with Alzheimer disease?

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

    What type of drugs can induce parkinsonism and extrapyramidal symptoms?

    <p>Neuroleptic drugs (antipsychotics and dopamine receptor blockers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nonpharmacologic measures can help lessen symptoms of parkinsonism?

    <p>Patient teaching, exercise, nutrition, and group support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do patients with Parkinson disease experience symptomatic movement disorders?

    <p>Due to an imbalance between dopamine (DA) and acetylcholine (ACh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of anticholinergic drugs in treating Parkinson disease?

    <p>Increase the effects of dopamine by reducing acetylcholine effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'off' episode in Parkinson disease?

    <p>Time when symptoms worsen due to medication ineffectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of drugs used to treat Parkinson disease replaces the dopamine deficit directly?

    <p>Dopamine agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of anticholinergics on Parkinson disease symptoms?

    <p>Reduce rigidity and some tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by the unexplained degeneration in Parkinson disease?

    <p>Dopamine (DA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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