Neurodegenerative Disorders and Associated Diseases

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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?

Chorea

Tremor at rest (correct)

Myoclonic jerks

Ataxia

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?

Aspiration pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following treatments is commonly used for Parkinson's disease?

L-DOPA (levodopa) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential surgical treatment option for Parkinson's disease?

Deep brain stimulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common motor symptom associated with Parkinson's disease?

Rigid muscles (rigidity) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential symptom of Parkinson's disease related to speech and writing?

Slurred speech and micrographia (small handwriting) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic posture associated with Parkinson's disease?

Stooped posture (leaning forward) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom in Parkinson's disease is characterized by slowed movement, shorter steps, and difficulty getting out of a chair?

Bradykinesia Signup and view all the answers

In Parkinson's disease, what motor symptom is characterized by stiff muscles that can be painful and limit the range of motion?

Rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves impaired posture, balance problems, and a stooped posture?

Impaired postural reflexes Signup and view all the answers

What symptom in Parkinson's disease involves a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements like blinking, smiling, or swinging arms during walking?

Akinesia Signup and view all the answers

Which motor symptom of Parkinson's disease might cause patients to speak softly, quickly, slur, or hesitate before talking?

Dysarthria Signup and view all the answers

In Parkinson's disease, what symptom might lead to writing changes in patients?

Agraphia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms in Parkinson's disease involves involuntary shaking usually at rest that disappears with movement?

'Resting tremor' Signup and view all the answers

'Festinating gait' observed in patients with Parkinson's disease is primarily associated with which symptom?

Bradykinesia Signup and view all the answers

What treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease initially responds to L-DOPA but does not slow disease progression over time?