psych/neuro AD and PD

what are the 4 main symptoms of PD

1) tremor

2) rigidity

3) akinesia/bradykinesia

4) postural instability

what deos akinesia mean

no movement

what does bradykinesia mean

slow movement

how is PD tremor relieved

l-dopa

when does postural instability occur

advanced PD

what is orthostatic hypotension and what med is used to prevent it

falls due to fainting from lightheadedness; droxidopa

what are the non-motor symptoms of PD

(1) low HR

(2) low BP

(3) bladder contractions

(4) constipation

t/f pts might experience psychiatic symptoms in PD

true

what is used to treat psychosis

Antipsychotics, low dose quetiapine (12.5-25mg)

why isn't clozapine recommended to treat psychosis in PD pts

severe side effects of severe neutropenia

what type of drugs are antipsychotics

DA antagonists