Parkinson's Disease Exercise Regimen Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of tenodesis grasp for patients with tetraplegia?

To improve finger extension

To support wrist extension (correct)

To strengthen finger flexion

To enhance wrist flexion

In the context of spinal cord injury, what role does tenodesis grasp play in initial acute management?

Assisting with grip release (correct)

Enhancing finger flexion

Strengthening wrist extension

Improving finger extension

How does functional mobility training contribute to recovery in patients with ASIA C or D spinal cord injury?

By reducing neuroplasticity

By minimizing the role of compensatory strategies

By aiming to restore as much function as possible (correct)

By focusing on motor control over strength

What is the potential impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on mood according to the text?

Variable impact on mood Signup and view all the answers

Why do they recommend targeting the GPi for DBS in Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment?

GPi DBS is effective at managing gait and balance impairments Signup and view all the answers

What does the PDQ-39 measure, as mentioned in the text?

The patient's overall quality of life (QoL) and quality of function (QoF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in PD rehabilitation assessment, based on the text?

To assess cognitive function Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the exercises mentioned for Parkinson's disease?

Decreasing rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise aims to improve transition efficiency during functional activities in Parkinson's disease?

Power Step Signup and view all the answers

In the context of spinal cord injury, what is the function of the lateral corticospinal tract?

Voluntary motion of the limbs Signup and view all the answers

How many dermatomes are present on each side of the body according to the text?

30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of standardizing testing for specific points in spinal cord injury?

To determine the functional prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What category of spinal cord injury results in both lower limb deficit?

Paraplegia Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard treatment for PD?

Levodopa (L-DOPA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of monoamine oxidase type B inhibitors (MAOB inhibitors) in PD medical management?

To increase the availability of dopamine in the basal ganglia Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of wearing off in PD medical management?

Resulting in 'off' movement period Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative prognostic indicator in PD?

Presence of dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ablative surgery in PD management?

To improve tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean survival after initial diagnosis in primary PD?

~20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of deep brain stimulation in surgical management of PD?

Proven effectiveness in improving impairments Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the 'off' state in Parkinson's disease?

Meds wearing off with severe motor impairments Signup and view all the answers

What can result from missing occasional doses of medication in the early stages of PD?

No significant return/deterioration of symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of levodopa usage?

Daytime somnolence Signup and view all the answers

Which neurosurgical procedure involves implanting electrodes into different locations of the brain?

Deep brain stimulation Signup and view all the answers

What can help mitigate side effects of L-DOPA usage particularly in those presenting with reduced response to oral intake?

Levodopa carbidopa gel (duodopa) Signup and view all the answers