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PARKINSON'S DISEASE parkinsons disease - Coggle Diagram
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This area is responsible for the production of dopamine.
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that transmits signals
in the substantia nigra of the brain.
between two regions of the brain to coordinate activity.
It is primarily associated with the gradual loss of cells
PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT
Antidepressants
Cognition enhancing medication
Dopamine promoter
Anti tremor
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Difficulty concentration
Loss of sense of smell
Amnesia
Anxiety
Insomnia
Jaw stiffness
Fatigue
Poor balance
Stiff muscles
Muscle rigidity
Tremor
DEFINITION
affects movement often including tremors.
A disorder of the the central nervous system that
NURSING CARE PLAN
Remind patient to maintain upright posture and look up when walking
Encourage patient to make choices about his care
Refer patient to a physical therapist
Give medication as per order
Instruct the patient with techniques that initiate movement
Observe patient and assess energy level and endurance
CAUSES
Loss of nerve cells in the part of brain
the part of the brain is called substantia nigra.
