30 Questions
What is the Triad of symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease?
Mask-like facial expression, tremor, and postural instability
What is the main neurotransmitter affected in Parkinson's Disease?
Dopamine
Which neurological condition is more common than Parkinson's Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease
What term is used as a generic description for the main symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinsonism
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Parkinson's Disease?
Cerebrovascular disease
What was the year when Parkinson's Disease was first described?
1817
Which symptom of Parkinson's disease is characterized by a festinating gait?
Freezing
What is a common neuropsychiatric problem associated with Parkinson's disease?
Anxiety
Which complication is more common in Parkinson's disease patients than the general population?
Melanoma
What is a non-motor symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
Constipation
What is the recommended action for patients suspected of having Parkinson's disease?
Seek referral to a neurologist/geriatrician
Why is the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease challenging?
It can only be confirmed post-mortem
What are the key symptoms that should make you suspect Parkinson's disease?
Tremor, stiffness, slowness, balance problems, and/or gait disorders
How should Parkinson's disease be diagnosed according to the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria?
Clinically
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic method for Parkinson's disease in the text?
X-Ray imaging
What is one of the key priorities in providing services for Parkinson's disease patients?
Regular access to monitoring and alteration of medication
What is the overall aim of therapy for Parkinson's disease patients?
To preserve independence and quality of life as much as possible
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
What type of treatment was found to have a significant effect in Parkinson's Disease?
Non-Pharmacological treatment
Which medication type was specifically mentioned to be used with caution due to possible drug-drug interactions in Parkinson's Disease?
SSRIs
What role did Occupational Therapy play in the management of Parkinson's Disease?
Facilitating fine motor skills
Which organization was mentioned as a useful resource for Parkinson's Disease information?
Michael J. Fox Foundation
What did Michael J. Fox describe Parkinson's Disease as?
'A gift that keeps on taking.'
What was mentioned as being especially important in dietary advice for individuals with Parkinson's Disease?
Monitoring protein and iron intake
Which adjunct agent prolongs the effect of dopamine, allowing patients to take levo-dopa at 3-4 hourly intervals?
Entacapone
What side effect is NOT associated with the use of Entacapone as an adjunct agent?
Weight gain
Which adjunct agent is a weak dopamine agonist and NMDA antagonist, used to treat dyskinesia and tremor in advanced Parkinson's disease?
Amantadine
Which adjunct agent can be useful in tremor-dominant phenotype and drug-induced Parkinson's disease?
Antimuscarinics
What is the main reason for the limited use of Amantadine as an adjunct agent in Parkinson's disease treatment?
Low efficacy
Which adjunct agent needs to be taken 2-3 hours apart from iron preparations due to its chelating properties?
Entacapone
Learn about diagnosing Parkinson's disease using clinical criteria and other diagnostic methods based on UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank guidelines. Understand the symptoms to suspect Parkinson's disease in patients presenting with tremor, stiffness, slowness, balance problems, and gait disorders.
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