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Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Parkinson's disease?
- Slowed movement (bradykinesia) (correct)
- Uncontrolled muscle spasms
- Frequent muscle twitches
- Excessive sweating
Which of these motor symptoms is commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?
Which of these motor symptoms is commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?
- Chorea
- Tremor at rest (correct)
- Myoclonic jerks
- Ataxia
What is a common non-motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is a common non-motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
- Increased appetite
- Hypersensitivity to sound
- Loss of automatic movements (correct)
- Impaired vision
Which of the following is a potential complication of advanced Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a potential complication of advanced Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following treatments is commonly used for Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following treatments is commonly used for Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a potential surgical treatment option for Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a potential surgical treatment option for Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a common motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a common motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of Parkinson's disease related to speech and writing?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of Parkinson's disease related to speech and writing?
Which of the following is a characteristic posture associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic posture associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is the characteristic tremor associated with Parkinson's disease that patients might exhibit by rubbing their thumb and forefinger back-and-forth?
What is the characteristic tremor associated with Parkinson's disease that patients might exhibit by rubbing their thumb and forefinger back-and-forth?
Which symptom in Parkinson's disease is characterized by slowed movement, shorter steps, and difficulty getting out of a chair?
Which symptom in Parkinson's disease is characterized by slowed movement, shorter steps, and difficulty getting out of a chair?
In Parkinson's disease, what motor symptom is characterized by stiff muscles that can be painful and limit the range of motion?
In Parkinson's disease, what motor symptom is characterized by stiff muscles that can be painful and limit the range of motion?
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves impaired posture, balance problems, and a stooped posture?
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves impaired posture, balance problems, and a stooped posture?
What symptom in Parkinson's disease involves a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements like blinking, smiling, or swinging arms during walking?
What symptom in Parkinson's disease involves a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements like blinking, smiling, or swinging arms during walking?
Which motor symptom of Parkinson's disease might cause patients to speak softly, quickly, slur, or hesitate before talking?
Which motor symptom of Parkinson's disease might cause patients to speak softly, quickly, slur, or hesitate before talking?
In Parkinson's disease, what symptom might lead to writing changes in patients?
In Parkinson's disease, what symptom might lead to writing changes in patients?
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves involuntary shaking usually at rest that disappears with movement?
Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves involuntary shaking usually at rest that disappears with movement?
'Festinating gait' observed in patients with Parkinson's disease is primarily associated with which symptom?
'Festinating gait' observed in patients with Parkinson's disease is primarily associated with which symptom?
What treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease initially responds to L-DOPA but does not slow disease progression over time?
What treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease initially responds to L-DOPA but does not slow disease progression over time?
