PNR140- Week 2 In Class Slides- Chapters 24 & 32

A collection of vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture notes on various neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra.

Lewy bodies

Abnormal aggregates of protein that develop inside nerve cells, commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Bradykinesia

Slowness of movement, a key symptom of Parkinson's disease.

Anticholinergics

Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease that help reduce tremors and rigidity.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

A type of antidepressant that blocks the metabolism of dopamine, leaving more dopamine in circulation.

Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic inflammatory disease that causes demyelination of the central nervous system.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

An autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disease that interrupts communication between nerves and muscles, causing weakness.

Huntington's disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal movements and cognitive decline.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease marked by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints.

Gout

A form of arthritis marked by high levels of uric acid in the blood, causing severe pain and swelling.

Fracture

A break in the continuity of a bone.

Compartment Syndrome

A condition of increased pressure within a muscle compartment that can lead to muscle and nerve damage.

Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa that causes pain and restriction in joint movement.

Strain

An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or overexertion.

Sprain

An injury to a ligament caused by overstretching, often resulting in pain and swelling.

Dislocation

An injury where a joint is forced out of its normal position.