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What is the Triad of symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease?
What is the Triad of symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease?
- Mask-like facial expression, tremor, and postural instability (correct)
- Expressionless little Movement problems, festinating gait, and tremor at rest
- Bradykinesia, cogwheel rigidity, and festinating gait
- Hunched shuffling steps, slow initiation of movement, and low monotone voice
What is the main neurotransmitter affected in Parkinson's Disease?
What is the main neurotransmitter affected in Parkinson's Disease?
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine (correct)
Which neurological condition is more common than Parkinson's Disease?
Which neurological condition is more common than Parkinson's Disease?
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Alzheimer's Disease (correct)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
What term is used as a generic description for the main symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
What term is used as a generic description for the main symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Parkinson's Disease?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Parkinson's Disease?
What was the year when Parkinson's Disease was first described?
What was the year when Parkinson's Disease was first described?
Which symptom of Parkinson's disease is characterized by a festinating gait?
Which symptom of Parkinson's disease is characterized by a festinating gait?
What is a common neuropsychiatric problem associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is a common neuropsychiatric problem associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which complication is more common in Parkinson's disease patients than the general population?
Which complication is more common in Parkinson's disease patients than the general population?
What is a non-motor symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is a non-motor symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is the recommended action for patients suspected of having Parkinson's disease?
What is the recommended action for patients suspected of having Parkinson's disease?
Why is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease challenging?
Why is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease challenging?
What are the key symptoms that should make you suspect Parkinson's disease?
What are the key symptoms that should make you suspect Parkinson's disease?
How should Parkinson's disease be diagnosed according to the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria?
How should Parkinson's disease be diagnosed according to the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method for Parkinson's disease in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method for Parkinson's disease in the text?
What is one of the key priorities in providing services for Parkinson's disease patients?
What is one of the key priorities in providing services for Parkinson's disease patients?
What is the overall aim of therapy for Parkinson's disease patients?
What is the overall aim of therapy for Parkinson's disease patients?
When choosing therapy for Parkinson's disease patients, what factors should be taken into consideration?
When choosing therapy for Parkinson's disease patients, what factors should be taken into consideration?
What type of treatment was found to have a significant effect in Parkinson's Disease?
What type of treatment was found to have a significant effect in Parkinson's Disease?
Which medication type was specifically mentioned to be used with caution due to possible drug-drug interactions in Parkinson's Disease?
Which medication type was specifically mentioned to be used with caution due to possible drug-drug interactions in Parkinson's Disease?
What role did Occupational Therapy play in the management of Parkinson's Disease?
What role did Occupational Therapy play in the management of Parkinson's Disease?
Which organization was mentioned as a useful resource for Parkinson's Disease information?
Which organization was mentioned as a useful resource for Parkinson's Disease information?
What did Michael J. Fox describe Parkinson's Disease as?
What did Michael J. Fox describe Parkinson's Disease as?
What was mentioned as being especially important in dietary advice for individuals with Parkinson's Disease?
What was mentioned as being especially important in dietary advice for individuals with Parkinson's Disease?
Which adjunct agent prolongs the effect of dopamine, allowing patients to take levo-dopa at 3-4 hourly intervals?
Which adjunct agent prolongs the effect of dopamine, allowing patients to take levo-dopa at 3-4 hourly intervals?
What side effect is NOT associated with the use of Entacapone as an adjunct agent?
What side effect is NOT associated with the use of Entacapone as an adjunct agent?
Which adjunct agent is a weak dopamine agonist and NMDA antagonist, used to treat dyskinesia and tremor in advanced Parkinson's disease?
Which adjunct agent is a weak dopamine agonist and NMDA antagonist, used to treat dyskinesia and tremor in advanced Parkinson's disease?
Which adjunct agent can be useful in tremor-dominant phenotype and drug-induced Parkinson's disease?
Which adjunct agent can be useful in tremor-dominant phenotype and drug-induced Parkinson's disease?
What is the main reason for the limited use of Amantadine as an adjunct agent in Parkinson's disease treatment?
What is the main reason for the limited use of Amantadine as an adjunct agent in Parkinson's disease treatment?
Which adjunct agent needs to be taken 2-3 hours apart from iron preparations due to its chelating properties?
Which adjunct agent needs to be taken 2-3 hours apart from iron preparations due to its chelating properties?
