The goal of this course is to provide an overview of Parkinson’s disease and give the participant an understanding of its pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |
| Course No: | PDO061810 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Date Offered: | 5/20/2013 9:27 PM - 9:27 PM |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Women's Health
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Course Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology of parkinsonism.
- List the four cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease.
- Differentiate between the use of levodopa/carbidopa and the dopamine agonists in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
- List three medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease and their respective side effects.