psych/neuro AD and PD
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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
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