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Parkinson's Disease - Coggle Diagram
Parkinson's Disease
Definition: a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and other bodily functions.
Clinical Manifestations
Jerky movements
Flat Affect
Rigidity
Bradykinesia (slowed movements)
Tremor
Shuffling gait and stooped posture
Postural Instability
Diagnosis
•No single, definitive test exists to diagnose PD
Clinical findings based on the history and manifestations of the disease are used to diagnose.
Two commonly used scales for Parkinson's disease diagnosis are the Hoehn and Yahr scale and the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale.
Treatment
Dopamine agonists
Surgical
Anticholinergics
Pallidotomy
Dopamine replacement (Levodopa)
Deep brain stimulation
Nursing Interventions
Assist with ambulations
Encourage safety precautions
Provide assistive devices
Patricia Pierre
Kayla Mair
Alexa Beatty
Smriti Tamang
Angelina DiFelice
Causes
Degeneration of pigmented dopaminergic neurons
Impaired transport of dopamine
