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2025-HS2-NUR20006-Managing Chronic Care-H2 END OF TERM QUIZ [Module 5 - Module 8 inclusive]
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A patient with Parkinson's Disease (PD) is being cared for on your unit. The nurse would be correct in identifying what neurotransmitter as being decreased in this disease?
Options
A.Noradrenaline
B.Dopamine
C.Serotonin
D.Acetylcholine
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In this clinical scenario, we must identify the neurotransmitter most characteristically decreased in Parkinson's disease.
Option: Noradrenaline. While norepinephrine systems can be affected in various neurodegenerative processes and there may be some autonomic involvement, the......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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