Movement disorders (Graded A+ Already)

The inability to carry out purposeful movement in the absence of paralysis is defined as _____. correct answers Apraxia What are two main drugs used to treat essential tremor? correct answers Propranalol and Primidone Name 6 of the hallmark signs of Parkinson's. correct answers Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, flat affect, postural instability, shuffling gait Parkinson's is due to the depletion of which neurotransmitter? correct answers Dopamine Which area of the brain is primarily affected by parkinson's? correct answers Substansia Nigra True or false: Patient's with Parkinson's generally have no weakness and normal deep tendon reflexes. correct answers True Glutaminergic neurons are considered ________ while GABA neurons are considered ________. correct answers Excitatory; Inhibitory What is the most common postural or action tremor? correct answers Essential Tremor Essential Tremor is generally seen in which ages? correct answers Bimodal- teens, 50's Essential tremors are stimulated by _______. correct answers Movement What skin condition is generally seen in patients with Parkinson's? correct answers Seborrheic Dermatitis Which drug classes can be used to treat myoclonus? correct answers Anticonvulsants (valproic acid, carbamazepine), Benzodiazepines (clonazepam) This disorder involves abnormal copper metabolism in the organs, CNS, liver, or heart. correct answers Wilson's Disease True or False: Huntington's is always progressive and irreversible. correct answers True This movement disorder presents with occasional focal jerks that may accompany metabolic abnormalities such as uremia, hypocalcemia, etc. correct answers Myoclonus Name two ways Progressive Supranuclear Palsy differs from Parkinson's in clinical presentation. correct answers PSP does not have tremors. PSP has vertical opthalmoplegia. Besides chorea, how else does Huntington's present? correct answers intellectual changes, behavioral changes--- progresses to dementia