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Parkinson's Disease Symptoms, Treatment, Nursing Care, Pathophysiology NCLEX Review

RegisteredNurseRN via YouTube

Overview

Explore a comprehensive nursing review of Parkinson's disease in this 26-minute video. Delve into the pathophysiology, focusing on the role of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and the imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine. Learn about key symptoms, including resting tremors, muscle stiffness, and bradykinesia. Discover essential nursing interventions for patient safety, psychosocial support, nutrition management, and medication education. Examine various treatment options, including antiparkinson's medications like Carbidopa/Levodopa and anticholinergics. Gain valuable insights for NCLEX preparation and practical nursing care strategies for Parkinson's patients.

Syllabus

Intro
Parkinsons Disease
substantia nigra
key points
signs and symptoms
tremors
extremities
cogwheel rigidity
coordination
illustration
nursing interventions
psychosocial interventions
digestion nutrition
education
Requip
Kojintan
Other Drugs

Taught by

RegisteredNurseRN

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