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What procedure has largely replaced thalamotomy and pallidotomy in the surgical treatment of Parkinson's Disease?
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?
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?
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?
How should potential complications be managed in Parkinson's Disease patients based on nursing care?
Which nursing action is important for enhancing swallowing in Parkinson's Disease patients?
Which nursing action is important for enhancing swallowing in Parkinson's Disease patients?
Which subtype of Parkinson's Disease is characterized by a resting tremor in the hands or arms?
Which subtype of Parkinson's Disease is characterized by a resting tremor in the hands or arms?
What is the main symptom of Tremor-dominant Parkinson's Disease?
What is the main symptom of Tremor-dominant Parkinson's Disease?
In Parkinson's Disease, what is the response to treatment like for Tremor-dominant subtype in the early stages?
In Parkinson's Disease, what is the response to treatment like for Tremor-dominant subtype in the early stages?
What is the most common form of Parkinson's Disease?
What is the most common form of Parkinson's Disease?
What combination of factors is suggested as contributing to the cause of Parkinson's Disease?
What combination of factors is suggested as contributing to the cause of Parkinson's Disease?
At what stage of life do symptoms of Parkinson's Disease typically first appear?
At what stage of life do symptoms of Parkinson's Disease typically first appear?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four cardinal manifestations used for diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four cardinal manifestations used for diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?
Which pharmacologic agent is often added to levodopa to prevent its metabolism before reaching the brain?
Which pharmacologic agent is often added to levodopa to prevent its metabolism before reaching the brain?
Which assessment tool is useful for measuring the disease progression in Parkinson's Disease, including both motor and nonmotor symptoms?
Which assessment tool is useful for measuring the disease progression in Parkinson's Disease, including both motor and nonmotor symptoms?
Which neuroimaging techniques are useful for an early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?
Which neuroimaging techniques are useful for an early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease?
What is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
What is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease?
