NR 463 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Parkinson's S/S - ANSWER -stooped posture
-pill rolling tremor
-bradykinesia (slow moving)
-shuffling gait
what things can cause flare up of MS? - ANSWER -vaccinations (especially if ill)
-physical exertion
-extreme temperatures
what is the correct position for a lumbar puncture? - ANSWER fetal
what do we assess after a lumbar puncture? - ANSWER -client's position (laying flat)
-inspect the puncture site for swelling, redness or drainage
-assess the client's ability to void and move extremities
parkinson's disease - ANSWER degenerative disorder of basal ganglia characterized by
muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, bradykinesia/akinesia, loss of postural responses
(imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine)
, which population is parkinson's most common? - ANSWER older men (60+ years);
genetic
what is the classic triad for parkinson's - ANSWER -tremors
-rigidity
-bradykinesia
nursing interventions for patients with Parkinson's - ANSWER promote physical exercise,
well-balanced diet, PT/OT, monitor Levodopa, assess ADLs, referrals for equipment,
supportive care
what is the medical treatment for parkinsons? - ANSWER Sinemet
(Carbodopa/Levodopa)
how does sinemet work? - ANSWER anti-parkinsonian medication that helps to get more
L-dopa (dopamine) to the brain and provide better muscle control
-levodopa: precursor to dopamine
-carbidopa: inhibits enzyme that breaks down levodopa
what are side effects of sinemet - ANSWER -**hypotension
-**dyskinesia
-N/V
-dysrhythmias
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Parkinson's S/S - ANSWER -stooped posture
-pill rolling tremor
-bradykinesia (slow moving)
-shuffling gait
what things can cause flare up of MS? - ANSWER -vaccinations (especially if ill)
-physical exertion
-extreme temperatures
what is the correct position for a lumbar puncture? - ANSWER fetal
what do we assess after a lumbar puncture? - ANSWER -client's position (laying flat)
-inspect the puncture site for swelling, redness or drainage
-assess the client's ability to void and move extremities
parkinson's disease - ANSWER degenerative disorder of basal ganglia characterized by
muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, bradykinesia/akinesia, loss of postural responses
(imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine)
, which population is parkinson's most common? - ANSWER older men (60+ years);
genetic
what is the classic triad for parkinson's - ANSWER -tremors
-rigidity
-bradykinesia
nursing interventions for patients with Parkinson's - ANSWER promote physical exercise,
well-balanced diet, PT/OT, monitor Levodopa, assess ADLs, referrals for equipment,
supportive care
what is the medical treatment for parkinsons? - ANSWER Sinemet
(Carbodopa/Levodopa)
how does sinemet work? - ANSWER anti-parkinsonian medication that helps to get more
L-dopa (dopamine) to the brain and provide better muscle control
-levodopa: precursor to dopamine
-carbidopa: inhibits enzyme that breaks down levodopa
what are side effects of sinemet - ANSWER -**hypotension
-**dyskinesia
-N/V
-dysrhythmias
