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What procedure has largely replaced thalamotomy and pallidotomy in the surgical treatment of Parkinson's Disease?

Antipsychotic drug therapy

Dopamine depleting medications

Surgical ablation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) (correct)

Which nursing intervention is recommended for managing psychiatric disturbances in Parkinson's Disease patients?

Increasing dopamine depleting medications

Minimizing medications with psychiatric side effects (correct)

Avoiding all medications

High doses of antipsychotic drugs

What is a key strategy for improving mobility in Parkinson's Disease patients?

Decreasing physical activity

Avoiding assistive devices

Enhancing self-care activities (correct)

Increasing sedentary behavior

How should potential complications be managed in Parkinson's Disease patients based on nursing care?

Monitoring and managing potential complications Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing action is important for enhancing swallowing in Parkinson's Disease patients?

Encouraging the use of assistive devices Signup and view all the answers

Which subtype of Parkinson's Disease is characterized by a resting tremor in the hands or arms?

Tremor-dominant PD Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of Tremor-dominant Parkinson's Disease?

Resting tremor Signup and view all the answers

In Parkinson's Disease, what is the response to treatment like for Tremor-dominant subtype in the early stages?

Responds well to medications addressing dopamine deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of Parkinson's Disease?

Idiopathic PD Signup and view all the answers

What combination of factors is suggested as contributing to the cause of Parkinson's Disease?

Age, environment, and heredity Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of life do symptoms of Parkinson's Disease typically first appear?

50s Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four cardinal manifestations used for diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?

Hypokinesia Signup and view all the answers

Which pharmacologic agent is often added to levodopa to prevent its metabolism before reaching the brain?

Carbidopa Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment tool is useful for measuring the disease progression in Parkinson's Disease, including both motor and nonmotor symptoms?

Revised Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Signup and view all the answers

Which neuroimaging techniques are useful for an early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?

PET and SPECT scanning Signup and view all the answers

What is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson's Disease?

Pharmacologic management Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease?

Auditory hallucinations Signup and view all the answers