Levodopa and Dopamine Replenishment
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What type of medication is apomorphine?

  • Dopamine agonist (correct)
  • Dopamine antagonist
  • Monamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Anticholinergic
  • In which stage of Parkinson's disease is apomorphine typically used?

  • Early stages
  • Terminal stages
  • Mild stages
  • Severe and advanced stages (correct)
  • What is the route of administration for apomorphine?

  • Injectable (correct)
  • Topical
  • Oral
  • Intravenous
  • Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for certain medications?

    <p>Glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for apomorphine treatment?

    <p>Parkinson's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for parkinsonism symptoms caused by medications?

    <p>Secondary parkinsonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of parkinsonism symptoms caused by medications?

    <p>Reversible effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of parkinsonism symptoms?

    <p>Certain medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between drug-induced parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease?

    <p>They have similar symptoms but different causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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