Parkinson's/ Alzheimers University Quiz

Parkinson's/ Alzheimers

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Christina Hong

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Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

As the nurse you know that Parkinson's Disease tends to affect the ________ of the midbrain, which leads to the depletion of the neurotransmitter ________.

red nucleus, acetylcholine

leminisci, norepinephrine

substantia nigra, dopamine

tecum nigra, dopamine

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

True or False: Parkinson’s Disease most commonly affects patients in young adulthood, and there is currently no cure for the disease.

True

False

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

You’re caring for a patient with Parkinson’s Disease who has tremors. Select the option that is INCORRECT about tremors experienced in this disease:

Tremors in this disease can occur in the hands, fingers, arms, legs and even the lips and tongue.

Tremors are one of the most common signs and symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease.

A common term used to describe the tremors in the hands and fingers is called “pill-rolling”.

The tremors are most likely to occur with purposeful movements.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease has slow movements that affects their swallowing, facial expressions, and ability to coordinate movements. As the nurse you will document the patient has:

akinesia

freeze up tremors

bradykinesia

pill-rolling

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

You’re providing free education to a local community group about the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Select all the signs and symptoms a patient could experience with this disease:

Drooling

Constipation

Tremors with purposeful movement

Shuffling of gait

Freezing of extremities