Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease Criteria

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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?

Norepinephrine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Dopamine (correct)

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?

Parkinsonism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Parkinson's Disease?

Cerebrovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when Parkinson's Disease was first described?

1817 Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of Parkinson's disease is characterized by a festinating gait?

Freezing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common neuropsychiatric problem associated with Parkinson's disease?

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is more common in Parkinson's disease patients than the general population?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-motor symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for patients suspected of having Parkinson's disease?

Seek referral to a neurologist/geriatrician Signup and view all the answers

Why is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease challenging?

It can only be confirmed post-mortem Signup and view all the answers

What are the key symptoms that should make you suspect Parkinson's disease?

Tremor, stiffness, slowness, balance problems, and/or gait disorders Signup and view all the answers

How should Parkinson's disease be diagnosed according to the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria?

Clinically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method for Parkinson's disease in the text?

X-Ray imaging Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key priorities in providing services for Parkinson's disease patients?

Regular access to monitoring and alteration of medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall aim of therapy for Parkinson's disease patients?

To preserve independence and quality of life as much as possible Signup and view all the answers

When choosing therapy for Parkinson's disease patients, what factors should be taken into consideration?

Patient preferences, clinical circumstances, comorbidities, polypharmacy, lifestyle characteristics, and goals Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment was found to have a significant effect in Parkinson's Disease?

Non-Pharmacological treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which medication type was specifically mentioned to be used with caution due to possible drug-drug interactions in Parkinson's Disease?

SSRIs Signup and view all the answers

What role did Occupational Therapy play in the management of Parkinson's Disease?

Facilitating fine motor skills Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was mentioned as a useful resource for Parkinson's Disease information?

Michael J. Fox Foundation Signup and view all the answers

What did Michael J. Fox describe Parkinson's Disease as?

'A gift that keeps on taking.' Signup and view all the answers

What was mentioned as being especially important in dietary advice for individuals with Parkinson's Disease?

Monitoring protein and iron intake Signup and view all the answers

Which adjunct agent prolongs the effect of dopamine, allowing patients to take levo-dopa at 3-4 hourly intervals?

Entacapone Signup and view all the answers

What side effect is NOT associated with the use of Entacapone as an adjunct agent?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

Which adjunct agent is a weak dopamine agonist and NMDA antagonist, used to treat dyskinesia and tremor in advanced Parkinson's disease?

Amantadine Signup and view all the answers

Which adjunct agent can be useful in tremor-dominant phenotype and drug-induced Parkinson's disease?

Antimuscarinics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the limited use of Amantadine as an adjunct agent in Parkinson's disease treatment?

Low efficacy Signup and view all the answers

Which adjunct agent needs to be taken 2-3 hours apart from iron preparations due to its chelating properties?