your patient with parkinson’s disease is taking metoclopramide for GERD.?

09.11.09 / parkinson disease treatment / Author: Alex / Comments: (3)
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Which statement is false.
a. the frequency of this metoclopramide causing extrapyramidal symptoms and depressions is highest in those with history of mental illness, children ans older adults.
b. this medication may cause drowsiness, confusion or depression
c. This medication is first line treatment for GERD.
d. this drug should be used with great caution in persons with Parkinson’s Disease as it blocks dopamine receptors and may worsen symptoms of PD.

Are hallucinations and paronia typical manifestations of parkinson’s disease?

20.10.09 / parkinson disease treatment / Author: Alex / Comments: (1)
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A 41 years old man with parkinson’s disease is admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe night mares and periods of confusion. during lucid periods, he is very disturbed by these manifestations. at other times, he believes that his wife is participating in a conspiracy to harm him. what assessments and intervention should you consider? Are hallucinations and paronia typical manifestations of parkinson’s disease? Might the client’s manifestations be related to treatment or to some cause other than parkinson’s disease?