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PTherapeutics I T2 Parkinson's Dx
Parkinson's Dx - non-drug questions
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Pharmacology
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04/04/2011

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Term
The classic signs for parkinson's are?
Definition
Tom Brady Really Poops:
Tremor, Rigidity, Bradykinesia, Postural Instability
Term
_____ neurons in the substantia nigra are depleted in parkinsons
Definition
Dopamine
Term
What part of the Brain is the substantia nigra located?
Definition
basal ganglia
Term
______ mediates free radicals generated by dopamine autooxidation.
Definition
MAO
Term
_____ is usually present to limit the oxidative damage done by free radicals, but is often overwhelmed or impaired
Definition
Glutathione
Term
____ bodies are a hallmark histopathologic feature in Parkinsons.
Definition
Lewy
Term
symptoms like anal sphincter disturbances, diaphoresis, olfactory disturbance, orthostatic hypotension and seborrhea are considered _____ deficits of parkinsons
Definition
nonmotor
Term
Which antipsychotics may cause secondary parkinsons?
Definition
PHOR:
Phenothiazines, Haloperidol, Olanzapine and Risperidone
Term
what antiemetics can cause secondary parkinsons?
Definition
metoclopramide and prochlorperazine
(same drugs used in migraines... I think)
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