Mr A.G. is a 76-year -old widower being seen in your outpatient clinic for a medication refill for his Parkinson’s disease. He is a retired railroad engineer who derives great pleasures from collecting railroad memorabilia and taking walks with his dog around the vicinity of his neighborhood. Mr. A.G. was diagnosed with moderate (Stage III) Parkinson’s Disease 2 years ago. He does not smoke tobacco nor drink alcohol. His PMH includes a femur fx at age 22, a cholecystectomy at age 47, and a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) at age 72.  

Question Answered step-by-step CLINICAL SCENARIO:ActivityMr A.G. is a 76-year -old widower being seen in your outpatient clinic for a medication refill for his Parkinson’s disease. He is a retired railroad engineer who derives great pleasures from collecting railroad memorabilia and taking walks with his dog around the vicinity of his neighborhood. Mr. A.G. was diagnosed with moderate (Stage III) Parkinson’s Disease 2 years ago. He does not smoke tobacco nor drink alcohol. His PMH includes a femur fx at age 22, a cholecystectomy at age 47, and a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) at age 72.  1. Because of the interference of normal muscle tone and control of smooth muscle, patients with Parkinson’s disease exhibit a classic triad of syndromes. Name and Explain them. 2. Parkinson’s is primarily a disease affecting older adults with symptoms usually first noted in 60 to 70 -year-olds. List two reasons why we are seeing a growing number of people with Parkinson’s disease. Health Science Science Nursing NCMA 312 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)