19 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
Which of these motor symptoms is commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?
Tremor at rest
What is a common non-motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
Loss of automatic movements
Which of the following is a potential complication of advanced Parkinson's disease?
Aspiration pneumonia
Which of the following treatments is commonly used for Parkinson's disease?
L-DOPA (levodopa)
Which of the following is a potential surgical treatment option for Parkinson's disease?
Deep brain stimulation
Which of the following is a common motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
Rigid muscles (rigidity)
Which of the following is a potential symptom of Parkinson's disease related to speech and writing?
Slurred speech and micrographia (small handwriting)
Which of the following is a characteristic posture associated with Parkinson's disease?
Stooped posture (leaning forward)
What is the characteristic tremor associated with Parkinson's disease that patients might exhibit by rubbing their thumb and forefinger back-and-forth?
Pill-rolling tremor
Which symptom in Parkinson's disease is characterized by slowed movement, shorter steps, and difficulty getting out of a chair?
Bradykinesia
In Parkinson's disease, what motor symptom is characterized by stiff muscles that can be painful and limit the range of motion?
Rigidity
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves impaired posture, balance problems, and a stooped posture?
Impaired postural reflexes
What symptom in Parkinson's disease involves a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements like blinking, smiling, or swinging arms during walking?
Akinesia
Which motor symptom of Parkinson's disease might cause patients to speak softly, quickly, slur, or hesitate before talking?
Dysarthria
In Parkinson's disease, what symptom might lead to writing changes in patients?
Agraphia
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves involuntary shaking usually at rest that disappears with movement?
'Resting tremor'
'Festinating gait' observed in patients with Parkinson's disease is primarily associated with which symptom?
Bradykinesia
What treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease initially responds to L-DOPA but does not slow disease progression over time?
Deep brain stimulation
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