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Edapt NR507 Week 7 CNS Sensory and Motor Disorder

Neurodegenerative Disorders

Advanced Pathophysiology-Tan > Unit 9

Which of the following is a common characteristic of neurodegenerative disorders?

Rapid progression and immediate onset of symptoms

Progressive loss of structure or function of neurons

Reversible neurological deficits

Primarily affecting the peripheral nervous system

 

Which of the following are risk factors for developing neurodegenerative disorders? Select all that apply.

Genetic predisposition

High levels of physical activity in early adulthood

History of traumatic brain injuries

Aging

Exposure to certain environmental toxins

 

Which neurodegenerative disorder is primarily caused by the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain?

Huntington’s disease

Parkinson’s disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Alzheimer’s disease

 

Which of the following are risk factors and clinical manifestations associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? Select all that apply.

Frequent and unexplained mood changes

Family history of AD

Increased social engagement

Difficulty remembering newly learned information

Age over 65 years

Challenges in planning or solving problems

Improved or unchanged short-term memory

 

The nurse practitioner (NP) is selecting diagnostic tests to order for a client suspected of having Alzheimer’s disease. Match the diagnostic test with the rationale for use in this client.

A nurse practitioner (NP) is caring for a client suspected to have Parkinson’s disease (PD). Based on the pathophysiology of PD, select the clinical manifestations the NP should anticipate. Select all that apply.

Muscle rigidity

Hyperreflexia

Bradykinesia

Tremor at rest

Postural instability

Increased dopamine levels

 

A 72-year-old client with a suspected diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is administered a test dose of levodopa. Which of the following indicates the effectiveness of levodopa in this client?

Increase in heart rate and blood pressure

Improvement in motor symptoms

Signs of allergic reactions

Improved cognitive function

 

A nurse practitioner (NP) is caring for several clients with different neurodegenerative conditions. Match each client with the most likely neurodegenerative condition based on the described symptoms.

Question 1 / 6

Recognize Cues

Hugo Pedroso (pronouns he/him/his), 70 years old, presents with many complaints. The nurse practitioner (NP) should associate which symptoms that, taken together, are indicative of a neurodegenerative disorder of motor function, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Select all that apply.

Early cognitive decline

Resting tremor

Muscle rigidity

Muscle weakness and atrophy

Shuffling gait

Intermittent claudication

 

Question 2 / 6

Analyze Cues

In addition to the primary motor symptoms, which of the following non-motor symptoms are relevant in assessing for Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Select all that apply.

Sleep disturbances

Constipation

Depression

Cognitive impairment

Increased olfactory function

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