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Neurological Disorders: Parkinsonism, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's Disease

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Which of the following is not a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Rigidity
Severe headache (correct)
Postural instability
Bradykinesia

What is the primary defect in Parkinson's disease believed to be?

Acetylcholine deficiency
GABA deficiency
Serotonin deficiency
Dopamine deficiency (correct)

Which category of drugs is considered the drug of choice in severe Parkinsonism?

Dopaminergic drugs (correct)
Glutamatergic drugs
GABAergic drugs
Anticholinergic drugs

What is the primary component involved in Parkinson's disease treatment, as anticholinergics have been useful?

Acetylcholine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of dopaminergic drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Glutamate receptor agonists (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is added to Levodopa treatment to decrease the required dose of Levodopa?

Carbidopa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the on-off phenomenon associated with levodopa therapy?

Fluctuating response to levodopa treatment from symptom-free to experiencing parkinsonism symptoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Selegiline in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzymes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Amantadine hydrochloride in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Acts as a dopaminergic agonist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Carbidopa prevent in the conversion of Levodopa to Dopamine outside the brain?

Conversion of Levodopa to Dopamine outside the brain (D) Signup and view all the answers

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